MRSA Notes

It is not necessary, it is a convenience product to use in lieu of handwashing - right? Right.
British Muslims have made the news this week as apparently a few people refused the alcohol-based gels when visiting in the hospital due to religous reasons. There is an interesting and eye opening (to me, at least) post […]

At least 45 students in Sumner, Rutherford and Franklin, TN counties have been diagnosed with Staphylococcal infections in the past couple of weeks - the Rutherford county students had MRSA, the antibiotic resistant bacteria.
All schools began a daily program of disinfection (with bleach) of the athletic facilities, bathrooms and cafeterias, and do not […]

This from WBTV.com in Charlotte:

The MRSA staff infection has been reported among some student-athletes in Lincoln County.
Altogether, there have been five cases with the most recent cases reported this past Thursday.
One case happened before school started and the remaining cases have happened at West Lincoln High School.
All of the people with MRSA are athletes […]

This is part of the b5media Science and Health channel’s monthly Theme Day, which has arrived again today. Here are the top 10 ways to keep MRSA out of your home and out of your life! Be sure and check out the other theme day posts, you won’t want to miss them!

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It is not abnormal for a doctor to misdiagnose MRSA as a spider bite or a more common pimple, as citizens of Tahlequah, Oklahoma are learning - some the hard way. If you are not comfortable with the treatment you are getting from your doctor, seek a second opinion, it could save your life. […]

The Federal Prison Camp in Duluth, Minnesota is working to disinfect the prisoner’s exercise areas as they have had 18 cases of MRSA over the summer months.
Morrison said the Minnesota Department of Health was notified as a precaution. He said he believes “this situation remains under control.”
With all of the recent talk about […]

Hello everyone,
I am Maureen Daly. My mom was Johanna Daly. She is mentioned in the Forbes article. I can not tell you what it means to my family and I to finally see the name of the hospital where Mom acquired the infections in print. I am so very grateful […]

According to the Navy Region Southwest (NRSW) Food Services Office, the time is here to watch out extra carefully for bacterial food illnesses such as salmonella and staphylococcus that occur due to improper food handling. Here are a few items that will hopefully jog your memory and remind you to be careful while barbecuing […]

Proper hygiene is well recognized as the most effective way to avoid MRSA of all types. Many studies are done all of the time on the proper methods and products to use to effectively remove bacteria from your hands and bodies. The World Health Organization (WHO) is in the process of revamping its […]