Question

Define the three words in MRSA: methicillin, resistant, and Staphylococcus aureus. Describe the signs and symptoms of a MRSA infection of the skin. Complete the six links in the chain of transmission for MRSA. Explain at least three ways that links in the chain of transmission may be broken to stop the spread of the infection.

Answer 1

MRSA or Methicillin Resistant Staphyloccus Aureus is a antibiotic resistant Stash infection noted for its predominance in the Healthcare setting. Methicillin which is the antibiotics that commonly is used to treat it, Resistant meaning that it has developed a way to reduce the effectiveness of something to destroying it, and Staphylococcus Aureus is the bacteria that causes the infection.

Stash infections most commonly come on as skin infection that begin to spread into the body. Usually developing as a painful, blistering rash and cellulitis, it can spread into the blood stream where it can cause a dangerous condition called Septic Shock.

MRSA's six links of transmission includes the infectious agent (which can be destroyed via, cleaning with antimicrobial wiping and cleanliness), reservoir (other people skin, so handwashing and treatment of Stash should be used), portal of exit, route of transmission (via contact with another skin, can be stopped by wearing gloves), portal of entry (broken skin, a direct line to the inside of the body), and susceptible host (anyone with recent surgery, is on immunosuppresants, a patient).

Answer 2

MRSA stands for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, it is a potentially dangerous type of bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics and can cause skin and other infections. MRSA spreads through direct contact with another person's infection, touching surfaces or items contaminated with the bacteria or sharing personal items, such as towels or razors that are infected.

Step-by-step explanation:

Skin infections can appear anywhere in the body. Some places are the legs, buttocks, groin and neck. It usually appears as a lump or infected area that may be red, swollen, painful, warm to the touch or contain pus. It is important that the doctor be contacted if the signs and symptoms are accompanied by fever.

Treatment for MRSA skin infections may include the drainage of the infection by the doctor and the prescription of an antibiotic. If the doctor prescribes an antibiotic, you should take all the doses (even if the infection is improving).

To break the infection chain it is advisable to cover the infection. Pus from an infected area may contain regular staphylococcus or MRSA, so keeping it covered should prevent the spread of the infection to other people. Follow the doctor's instructions about proper infection care. Be sure to discard the bandages in the trash. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or with an alcohol-based solution, especially after changing the bandage or touching the infected area. Do not share personal items. Wash sheets, towels or stained clothes with soap and water to wash clothes. Use the dryer to dry the clothes completely.