Healthy people carry this bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus). MRSA refers to Methicillin-resistant Stahylococcus aureus. If you acquire this infection or not, you need to know that this bacterial infection is highly resistant to the action of some antibiotics. Various degrees of infection attack the body, the infection could be minor and local; an example of this could be a pimple, a more serious could affect the vital organs, the heart, lungs, blood or even bones. If the person has a weak immune system he or she is more susceptible to this infection, people receiving dialysis are particularly infection prone.
How can you protect yourself and your family? If you are not sick, stay away from hospitals. Preventive measures are key to avoiding MRSA infections.
Hand washing, before and after visiting in a hospital. Make sure all health care providers wash their hands before they touch you for an examination. Your personal items are just that, do not share them with anyone, these include towels, razors, combs. If you go to the gym, clean the equipment with an antiseptic solution before you use it. Avoid saunas or whirlpools if other people in your party has an open sore. Public showers or baths are to be clean, you are your best protection.
See your doctor if you have redness on your skin, swelling, pain . Other symptoms to watch for are fever, skin abscess, drainage of pus from the site. More serious symptoms are chest pain, chills, cough, fatigue, headache, muscle aches, shortness of breath and rash. See your health care provider.