Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus and Microbiology Discussion

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ( MRSA) is one of the more prevalent nosocomial infections in healthcare facilities today. Any patient with a compromised immune system or open wound is susceptible to contracting MRSA from medical staff or given family members. Although MRSA is commonly connected to health care facilities, MRSA can be found anywhere.

For your initial post, discuss who you believe to be at the highest risk for MRSA outside the health care environment? Explain. Discuss the common fomites or transmission factors involved as well as preventative measures the public can do to reduce or prevent MRSA infections.

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a highly contagious disease that anyone
can contract. The infection is easily spread through direct skin contact with an infected person.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus can also be transmitted through touching surfaces
that have the disease bacteria. When someo...

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