MRSA is primarily spread by skin-to-skin contact or through contact with items contaminated by the bacteria. Those with weak immune systems and chronic illnesses are more susceptible to the infection and MRSA has been shown to spread easily in healthcare settings. Staphylococcus aureus (Staph) is a type of bacteria that is commonly found on the skin and in the noses of healthy people. Some Staph bacteria are easily treatable while others are not.
Staph bacteria that are resistant to the antibiotic methicillin are known as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA. If left untreated, MRSA infections may develop into serious, life-threatening complications such as infection of the bloodstream, bones and/or lungs (e.g., pneumonia). Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is amongst the most important health-related challenges in the current era. More than…
