Category Archives: Indiana

General MRSA Information

Posted on March 12, 2007 by Christina Jones

These are just a few general MRSA informational links that have popped up across the web over the last week – basic MRSA knowledge – worth a look: MRSA Infections Becoming Resistant (US – Los Angeles) MRSA Cases on the … Continue reading →

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Teen Has Breast Removed after Infection in Piercing

Posted on October 31, 2006 by Christina Jones

An 18 yr old Indiana teenager has suffered a life threatening necrotizing fasciitis infection, resulting in the removal of one of her breasts, after a nipple piercing. It should be noted that the teenager was also diabetic. Dr. Robert Goulet … Continue reading →

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Lake County, Indiana Jail in Quarantine

Posted on August 13, 2006 by Christina Jones

Late last week, Indiana’s Lake County Jail went into quarantine due to an outbreak of MRSA skin infections among its prisoners: She [Warden Caren Jones] said a number of diseased inmates are being kept together in isolation, and inmates who … Continue reading →

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MRSA in Columbus, Indiana Correctional Facility

Posted on June 5, 2006 by Christina Jones

From the people I have spoken with involved in the U.S. prison systems, I truly believe that the staff, as well as the inmates, work harder to prevent infections than they do in our hospitals and medical facilities – well, … Continue reading →

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