[blparent] {Disarmed} MRSA

Fri Sep 13 04:41:49 UTC 2013

That is why I felt everyone needed to read this.

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From: Veronica Smith
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 7:50 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] {Disarmed} MRSA

I have a cousin who just died from this.  He had surgery for cancer in 
June/July, then developed an infection and then died the end of August and 
that's what they said he had.
v

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From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Kaiser
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 12:11 PM
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Subject: [blparent] {Disarmed} MRSA

Hello again. Here is another article that is (I feel) very important.

After having staff infections on and off for the past four or five years, 
this is something that needs to be shared with everyone. This could happen 
to anyone.

The August announcement from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers regarding the MRSA 
outbreak affecting two teammates has brought more attention to this 
potentially dangerous staph infection, which is resistant to certain 
antibiotics.

MRSA stands for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. According to 
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most MRSA infections 
are skin infections that may appear as pustules 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.

MRSA is most often spread to others by contaminated hands. The infection can 
also rub off the skin of an infected person onto the skin of another person 
when the two individuals make skin-to-skin contact.

“To decrease the spread of MRSA, people need to practice proper hand hygiene 
with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub,” says Jean Watson, 
infection control professional at Advocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel 
Crest, Ill. “Studies have shown that thoroughly and correctly washing hands 
is more effective than even isolation in preventing MRSA infection.”

The CDC also recommends the following for personal protection:

  a.. Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered with a bandage until healed
  b.. Avoid contact with other people’s wounds or bandages
  c.. Avoid sharing personal items such as towels or razors Watson urges 
those with a suspected skin infection to see their primary care physician 
immediately for proper treatment.

“Do not attempt to treat a MRSA skin infection by yourself by popping, 
draining or using disinfectants on the area,” she says. “Doing these things 
can worsen the infection or spread it to others.”

There have been increasing numbers of reports of outbreaks of MRSA in 
athletes due to the skin contact that can take place in practices, locker 
rooms, training facilities and gyms.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Carl Nicks and kicker Lawrence Tynes are being 
treated for MRSA infections. Team training facilities were sanitized in 
order to prevent the spread of MRSA among other team members.

Disinfectants effective against staph are most likely also effective against 
MRSA. These products are readily available in most retail outlets. Check the 
disinfectant product’s label, most manufacturers provide a list of germs on 
their label that their product can destroy.

“It is highly important for people with suspected MRSA to see their 
physician,” urges Watson. “If you are diagnosed with MRSA, your physician 
will report your case to the CDC. The CDC needs to track and follow 
diagnosed cases in order to reduce cases from spreading in the community.”

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life-saving benefits for babies → About the Author Shannon Homolka

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and marketing at Advocate South Suburban Hospital. She has over 15 years 
experience in public affairs and marketing and holds a Masters in Business 
Administration with a concentration in Marketing. She is also adjunct 
faculty at Lewis University and Benedictine University where she teaches in 
their Masters in Business Administration and Masters in Public Health 
programs. Shannon has a passion for figure skating, becoming professional at 
age 16 and has been coaching upcoming skaters for over 20 years. Her other 
love is her Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier named Mojoe who serves as her 
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