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MRSA

MRSA. Toms Bernhards. What is MRSA?. It’s a strain of Staph infection that is resistant to the group of antbiotics called betalactams ie penicillin Spread by bacteria going into cuts or open wounds. Symptoms.

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MRSA

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  1. MRSA Toms Bernhards

  2. What is MRSA? • It’s a strain of Staph infection that is resistant to the group of antbiotics called betalactams ie penicillin • Spread by bacteria going into cuts or open wounds

  3. Symptoms • MRSA infection will produce pimple or boils that will swell and could be painful and drain pus • If not treated can lead to pneumonia, meningitis, or toxic shock syndrome

  4. Treatment • MRSA is resistant to penicillin and other antibiotics in the same family • Antibiotics have been made that don’t let the bacterium to break down the antibiotic

  5. Cures • There are not any quick cure • Infections are cured with aid of antibiotics and coving up infections so that they can’t spread

  6. Prevention • Cleaning wounds and washing clothes and hands helps prevent infection • Alcohol is a helpful surface sanitizer

  7. Pictures University of Iowa

  8. Pictures University of Iowa

  9. Pictures University of Iowa

  10. Links • National Institute of Health • University of Iowa Hardin MD • Wikipedia • Staph infection • MRSA

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