Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a form (or strain) of S. aureus bacteria. This type of bacteria is common type that live ordinarily on the skin and also can be found sometimes in the nasal passages of healthy people. MRSA concerns to Staphylococcus aureus strains that do not respond to different types of the antibiotics normally used in treatment for staph infections.
Ordinarily bacteria causing infection in case when enter the organic structure through a sore, cut, catheter or breathing tube. The following infections are usually:
• local and minor such as pimple, or
• serious in case when involving blood,heart, lung or bone.
On severe staph infections mentioned above are more common individuals with weak immune systems, mostly patients in hospitals and long-term care facilities and individuals who receiving kidney dialysis.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus can be transmitted by direct (skin and body fluids) and indirect contact ( diapers, towels, toys) to healthy individuals. Some people have this strain on their body (on their skin , in nose or throat ) but shows no symptoms of MRSA infection. These people are carriers of MRSA and can transfer this dangerous bacteria to others. Some statistic data show that CA-MRSA is the predominant type of this strain found in the population.
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