The prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
aureus (MRSA), or the so-called “superbug,” was on the rise in
hospitals and routinely encountered in the emergency room. While
tests to detect MRSA are becoming more common, and hospitals are
intensifying procedures to better control its spread in the
hospitals.
Reports of MRSA’s increasing prevalence, which over the past year
garnered the public’s attention as stories of the MRSA “superbug”
made national news headlines. The prevalence of
community-acquired MRSA infections is increasing. Although
adults show the greatest prevalence of MRSA cases, emergency room
physicians are seeing a notable proportion of MRSA in children
and college-aged patients.
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New wave of ultra-resistant super
bacteria has emerged and said to be even more powerful versions of
killers such as MRSA. These bacteria can become immune to powerful
biocides (antiseptics and antibacterial solutions) as well as
antibiotics. If weak doses of the bacteria-killing chemicals are
used or solution not used for properly observing drying time some of
the bugs survive and mutate to become stronger.
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In the
community most MRSA infections are skin infections that may appear
as pimples or boils which often are red, swollen, painful, or have
pus or other drainage. These skin infections commonly occur at sites
of visible skin trauma, such as cuts and abrasions, and areas of the
body covered by hair (e.g., back of neck, groin, buttock, armpit,
beard area of men). see skin lesions..........
Almost
all MRSA skin infections can be effectively treated by drainage of
pus with or without antibiotics. More serious infections, such as
pneumonia, bloodstream infections, or bone infections, are very rare
in healthy people who get MRSA skin infections.
MRSA
is usually transmitted by direct skin-to-skin contact or contact
with shared items or surfaces that have come into contact with
someone else's infection (e.g., towels, used bandages).
Some
settings have factors that make it easier for MRSA to be
transmitted.
These factors, referred to as the 5 C's, are as follows: Crowding,
frequent skin-to-skin Contact, Compromised skin (i.e., cuts or
abrasions), Contaminated items and surfaces, and lack of
Cleanliness.
Locations where the 5 C's are common include schools, dormitories,
military barracks, households, correctional facilities, and
daycare centers.
practicing good hygiene (e.g., keeping your hands clean by washing
with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer and
showering immediately after participating in exercise);
Covering skin trauma such as abrasions or cuts with a clean dry
bandage until healed;
Avoiding sharing personal items (e.g., towels, razors) that come
into contact with your bare skin; and using a barrier (e.g.,
clothing or a towel) between your skin and shared equipment such
as weight-training benches;
Maintaining a clean environment by establishing cleaning
procedures for frequently touched surfaces and surfaces that come
into direct contact with people's skin.
Covering infections will greatly reduce the risks of surfaces
becoming contaminated with MRSA. It is not necessary to close
schools to "disinfect" them when MRSA infections occur.
MRSA
skin infections are transmitted primarily by skin-to-skin contact
and contact with surfaces that have come into contact with someone
else's infection.
When
MRSA skin infections occur, cleaning and disinfection should be
performed on surfaces that are likely to contact uncovered or poorly
covered infections. These would include chairs, desktops or tables
that are shared by students, and items that are shared between
students (i.e., scissors, rulers, paint brushes).
Cleaning surfaces with detergent-based cleaners or Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA)- registered disinfectants is effective at
removing MRSA from the environment.
It is
important to read the instruction labels on all cleaners to make
sure they are used safely and appropriately.
Environmental cleaners and disinfectants should not be used to treat
infections.
Consult with your school about its policy for notification of skin
infections.
Should
students with MRSA skin infections be excluded from attending
school?
Usually not, exclusion of a student with “open or draining skin
lesions infected with Staphylococcus aureus” from attendance at
school or a childcare facility
Exclusion from school and sports activities should be reserved for
those with wound drainage ("pus") that cannot be covered and
contained with a clean, dry bandage and for those who cannot
maintain good personal hygiene.
Usually, it should not be necessary to inform the entire school
community about a single MRSA infection. When an MRSA infection
occurs within the school population, the school nurse and school
physician should determine, based on their medical judgment, whether
some or all students, parents and staff should be notified.
Consultation with the local public health authorities should be used
to guide this decision.
Remember that staphylococcus (staph) bacteria, including MRSA, have
been and remain a common cause of skin infections.
Cover
your wound. Keep wounds that are draining or have pus covered with
clean, dry bandages until healed. Follow your healthcare provider's
instructions on proper care of the wound. Pus from infected wounds
can contain staph, including MRSA, so keeping the infection covered
will help prevent the spread to others. Bandages and tape can be
discarded with the regular trash.
Clean
your hands frequently. You, your family, and others in close contact
should wash their hands frequently with soap and water or use an
alcohol-based hand sanitizer, especially after changing the bandage
or touching the infected wound.
Do not
share personal items. Avoid sharing personal items, such as towels,
washcloths, razors, clothing, or uniforms that may have had contact
with the infected wound or bandage. Wash sheets, towels, and clothes
that become soiled with water and laundry detergent. Use a dryer to
dry clothes completely.
Students with skin infections may need to be referred to a licensed
health care provider for diagnosis and treatment. School health
personnel should notify parents/guardians when possible skin
infections are detected.
Use
standard precautions (e.g., hand hygiene before and after contact,
wearing gloves) when caring for nonintact skin or potential
infections.
Use
barriers such as gowns, masks and eye protection if splashing of
body fluids is anticipated.
