Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Type (strain) of staph bacteria that does not respond to some antibiotics that are commonly used to treat staph infections. Most staph infections responded to a gorup of antibiotics called beta-lactams. These antibiotics include methicillin and other common antibiotics such as oxacillin, penicillin, and amoxicillin. Staph skin infections cause a red, swollen, and painful area on the skin. There may be drainage of pus or other fluids from the site. Symptoms are more likely to occur where the skin has been cut or rubbed, or in areas where there is more body hair.
Follow these steps to avoid MRSA infections and prevent it from spreading:
For more information please contact the trainers or your physician.
Wash your hands often, especially if you are visiting someone in a hospital or long-term care facility.
Follow these steps to avoid MRSA infections and prevent it from spreading:
- Keep your hands clean by washing them thoroughly with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered with a bandage until they heal.
- Avoid contact with other people's wounds or bandages.
- Avoid sharing personal items such as towels, soaps or razors.
- Cover all wounds with a clean bandage and avoid contact with soiled bandages from other people.
- Clean your hands before and after playing sports. Shower right after exercising and do not share soap or towels with other people.
- If you share sporting equipment, clean it first with antiseptic solution and then use clothing or a towel between your skin and the equipment.
- Avoid common whirlpools or saunas if another participant has an open sore. Always use clothing or a towel as a barrier.
- Avoid sharing splints, bandages, or braces.
- Make sure that shared bathing facilities are clean.
For more information please contact the trainers or your physician.
Wash your hands often, especially if you are visiting someone in a hospital or long-term care facility.