Mrsa Infection Quiz
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Learn more about MRSA infection
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is caused by a type of bacteria that's become resistant to many of the antibiotics used to treat common infections. It is grouped into two groups, community-associated or healthcare-associated MRSA infection and common in people who have a weak immune system.
Fever
Fatigue
Cough
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose MRSA infection
Do you have a fever?
Do you feel fatigued?
Do you have a cough?
Stronger antibiotics are commonly used to treat MRSA infections. Appropriate hand washing can reduce the risk of MRSA infection. Avoid sharing personal items can prevent MRSA to spread.
Diseases related to MRSA infection
References
Can a hospital patient with MRSA infection have visitors?
https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/infections/can-a-hospital-patient-with-mrsa-infection-have-visitors/
Giuffrè M, Bonura C, Cipolla D, Mammina C. MRSA infection in the neonatal intensive care unit. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2013 May;11(5):499-509. doi: 10.1586/eri.13.28. PMID: 23627856.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1586/eri.13.28
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