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MRSA

MRSA. Staphylococcus aureous. Common cause of boils and soft-tissue infections as well as pneumonia and other infections 25 to 30 % of our population are colonized with Staphylococcus aureous. The bacteria are present but do not cause illness

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MRSA

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  1. MRSA

  2. Staphylococcus aureous • Common cause of boils and soft-tissue infections as well as pneumonia and other infections • 25 to 30 % of our population are colonized with Staphylococcus aureous. The bacteria are present but do not cause illness • Susceptibility to infection depends on factors such as immunity and general state of health

  3. Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureous (MRSA)Antibiotic-resistant bacteriaREASON FOR RESISTANCE • Widespread use of antibiotics • Not taking all of the prescribed antibiotics • Sharing antibiotics • Inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics

  4. PREVENT ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANT INFECTION • Never ask for or take an antibiotic for a viral infection such as cold, cough, or flu • Use antibiotics only when your doctor prescribes them • Take antibiotics as directed and take all of them, even though you may begin to feel better before you finish all the pills • Never take leftover antibiotics or take a prescription that was used by someone else • Always wash your hands thoroughly, after blowing your nose, using the toilet, and before eating or preparing food

  5. Originally, MRSA was confined to hospitals and long-term care facilities • Since the summer of 2002, outbreaks have been reported among athletes

  6. HOW IS MRSA SPREAD? • Person-to-person by direct contact • Dirty linens • Environmental surfaces (lives up to 53 days) • Airborne spread is rare

  7. INCUBATION PERIOD • Usually an infection develops within 4 – 10 days after exposure • Period of communicability or infectious period is present as long as draining lesions are present

  8. COMPLICATIONS • Hospitalization • Surgery • Amputation • Loss of life

  9. Hand washing is the single most important behavior in preventing the spread of communicable diseases. PREVENTION & CONTROL

  10. Use warm water Wet hands and wrists Use liquid soap provided Work soap into a lather and wash between fingers and under fingernails for at least 15 seconds Dry, using a clean paper towel Use hand sanitizers when hand washing facilities are not available HAND WASHING PROCEDURE

  11. SHOWER • Shower with soap and water as soon as possible after direct contact sports • Use liquid antibacterial soap provided • Dry using a clean, dry towel • Do not share towels, even on the sidelines at a game • Do not leave wet towels lying around

  12. OTHER PRECAUTIONS • Keep your hands away from your nose or groin • Use a moisturizing lotion to prevent dry, cracked skin • Wash hand frequently, especially before and after changing bandages • Keep fingernails short and clean

  13. DIRTY UNIFORMS & LINENS • Place dirty laundry and uniforms in container marked “DIRTY” • Do not leave dirty laundry and equipment on the floor

  14. KEEP UNIFORMS & TOWELS IN YOUR PERSONAL LOCKER

  15. LESIONS • Report all open lesions to athletic trainer or school nurse • Keep all lesions covered with a bandage provided by athletic trainer or nurse during school hours and athletic events • Dispose of soiled bandages in wastebasket

  16. Athlete comes off the field and is in the locker room or in the shower He/she takes the bandage off and throws it on the ground Someone in bare feet steps on the bandage. Contamination happens that easily CONTAMINATION

  17. MAINTAINING A SAFE AND HEALTHFUL ATHLETIC ENVIRONMENT IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY • Coaches • Athletes • Trainers • Nurses • Custodians • Parents

  18. Wash handsDo not share personal itemsReport any open wounds BE SAFE and BE HEALTHY

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