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The secret to fighting antibiotic resistant bacteria is not hand soap! It is now alcohol based skin wipes says Kleritec, one of the largest suppliers of antimicrobial products for the athletic and fitness industry. Recently, Kleritec announced the formation of an Infection Prevention Team due to the rising concern with overuse of antibacterial hand soaps in conjunction with the concerning increase in antibiotic resistant bacteria.<br>
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Total Infection Control For athletic programs, and for daycare and convalescent centers According to the Center For Disease Control (CDC) MRSA is an antibiotic resistant type of staph infection that is now responsible for more US deaths than AIDS. It is contracted by contact with infected surfaces. (2008) MRSA CAN KILL!! Athletes are some of the people who are most at risk for MRSA infections. MRSA is most common in high physical contact sports such as wrestling, football, and rugby. However, MRSA infections are being reported in soccer, basketball, volleyball, base-ball, field hockey, and martial arts among others. MRSA infections also take place before and after participation in sports in locker rooms, weight rooms and artificial turfs.
The CDC states that good personal hygiene will protect against the MRSA virus. Athletes who do not use proper protocol can easily transfer the MRSA virus to other players! Famous athletics who have contracted the MRSA virus include, Payton Manning, Kennen Winslow Jr, Kenny George, recently even 6 Cleveland Browns Players etc.
Stop the spread of infections now Children and the elderly are some of the people who are most at risk for MRSA infections. MRSA is common in daycare settings because of high physical contact between children in the classroom. MRSA infections are passed from person to person or through contact with contaminated items such as toys, playground equipment, food tables, or carpeting. MRSA infections also take place before and after participation in sports or outdoor games.
