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Learn more about MRSA infection
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is MRSA infection?
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.
Symptoms of MRSA infection
Fever
Fatigue
Cough
Questions your doctor may ask to check for MRSA infection
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose MRSA infection
Do you have a fever?
Do you feel fatigued?
Do you have a cough?
Treatment for MRSA infection
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
Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (GP / Family doctor)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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