Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
(MRSA)
Methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus,also called multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and
oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (ORSA)
Precuations:-
In
Healthcare:-
1)Screening
programs:patient screening upon hospital admission, with nasal
cultures, prevents the cohabitation of MRSA carriers with non-carriers, and
exposure to infected surfaces.
2)Surface
sanitizing:Alcohol has been proven to be an effective surface
sanitizer against MRSA.
3)Hand
washing
4)Use of
surgical respirator
5)Proper
disposal of hospital gowns
6)Isolation:
if necessary (of the infected
person)
7)Restricting
antibiotic use:Glycopeptides, cephalosporins and in particular
quinolones are associated with an increased risk of colonisation of MRSA.
Reducing use of antibiotic classes that promote MRSA colonisation, especially
fluoroquinolones, is recommended in current guidelines.
8)Public
health considerations:"search and destroy" strategy
9)Decolonization
Prevention
in Community Settings:incarcerated populations, childcare center
employees, and athletes. To prevent MRSA infection, individuals should
regularly wash hands using soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitizer, keep
wounds clean and covered, avoid contact with other people's wounds, avoid
sharing personal items such as razors or towels, shower after exercising at
athletic facilities (including gyms, weight rooms, and school facilities),
shower before using swimming pools or whirlpools, and maintain a clean
environment.
Ravi
MRI technologist
ravijaichand@gmail.com
