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MRSA Community Acquired M ethicillin R esistant S taphylococcus A ureus

MRSA Community Acquired M ethicillin R esistant S taphylococcus A ureus. Community Health Nurse Specialist. What is Staphylococcus aureus?. A type of bacteria. Known as “staph” Very common cause of skin infections. Found on the skin and in the noses of healthy people.

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MRSA Community Acquired M ethicillin R esistant S taphylococcus A ureus

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  1. MRSACommunity AcquiredMethicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Community Health Nurse Specialist

  2. What is Staphylococcus aureus? • A type of bacteria. • Known as “staph” • Very common cause of skin infections. • Found on the skin and in the noses of healthy people. MRSA is a staph that is simply resistant to commonly used antibiotics.

  3. Potential Sites or Sources of Staph infections

  4. Cultured Staphylococcus aureus

  5. Sick Elderly Recent hospital stay Surgery Dialysis Patients undergoing an invasive medical procedure. Health People Young Athletes Children attending daycare/school Intravenous drug users What are the differences…Hospital Acquired -vs- Community Acquired?

  6. Characteristics of CA-MRSA • Spreads quickly • Often looks like a “spider bite” • Can release very strong toxins that destroy tissue • Bacteria is mutating and becoming a more prominent infection worldwide

  7. CA-MRSA Misdiagnosed • Commonly misdiagnosed as: • Simple staph infection • Spider bite • Delayed proper treatment leads to: • Increased chance of spreading infection to others • Increased severity of infection • Increased risk of fatality

  8. How Is MRSA Spread? • Direct physical contact with someone who has an open, infected sore • Direct physical contact with a contaminated personal item or a contaminated surface • Sharing needles, drug “works” or tattoo equipment are particularly high-risk activities

  9. Signs and Symptoms of a Staph Infection • Small red bumps resembling pimples, boils or spider bites. • The site may be warm, red and painful to touch. • Can turn into deep, painful abscesses. • Can cause potentially life-threatening infections in bones, joints, surgical wounds, the bloodstream, heart valves and lungs.

  10. Minor “Staph” Infection • Typical infection is in the form of a boil or folliculitis. • Ulcerated wound • Arms and legs are common sites of infection.

  11. Staphylococcus aureus Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

  12. Staphylococcus aureusSkin and Soft Tissue Infections

  13. Staphylococcus aureusSkin and Soft Tissue Infections

  14. STOP THE SPREAD OF MRSA!

  15. Stop the Spread of MRSA … Wash your hands! Wash often with soap and warm water for 20 sec! Wash your hands! Wash your hands! Keep cuts and abrasions covered DO NOT share towels, personal items, clothing or equipment.

  16. Shower with hotwater and wash with soap. Use pump soap, not bar soap. Clean and disinfect items such as gym and sports equipment. X Stop the Spread of MRSA …

  17. Avoiding Resistance to ABT(antibiotic therapy) • Do not overuse antibiotics! • Antibiotics will not help a virus • Take ALL of your antibiotics when on ABT! • Don’t save them for a later date or for someone else!

  18. Questions?

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