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
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
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
Cures
There are not any quick cureInfections are cured with aid of
antibiotics and coving up infections so that they can’t spread
Prevention
Cleaning wounds and washing clothes and hands helps prevent infection
Alcohol is a helpful surface sanitizer
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