I heard from a new mother from Wisconsin named Kylee who shared her MRSA experience with me.
Her story begins with the birth of her first baby. She went to the hospital for delivery, in what should have been a joyous event. Instead, while at the hospital, she caught MRSA through her IV line. Kylee was sent to the emergency room a week later and very nearly died.
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Is MRSA Contagious? There are plenty of scientific studies showing how contagious MRSA can be. MRSA can be spread through the air and the bacteria can live on surfaces for weeks or even longer. One of the best ways to gauge how is MRSA spreadable comes from real people’s stories about how they caught these infections.
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A new strain of MRSA has appeared that is much more resistant to antibiotics than many other types of MRSA bacteria.
MRSA bacteria greatly magnified (Photo credit: CDC/Jim Biddle, Janice Haney Carr)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that approximately 12% of MRSA infections are community acquired. These community infections are usually skin infections, such as boils, impetigo, abscesses and cellulitis. People in good health can be infected with community MRSA and many people can become MRSA carriers. These community infections are transmitted through direct contact with an infected person and through touching objects contaminated with MRSA.
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MRSA infections rising in children (©iStockPhoto.com/izusek)
If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve probably noticed more articles about Staph and MRSA infections in children. The number of children diagnosed with MRSA infection has increased substantially over the past few years.
As community-acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA) continues to rise, it has become a major threat to children, mostly elementary school-aged, in crowded community settings. MRSA infections are commonly found on the neck and head of children and can spread to other parts of the body as well.
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Medical Disclaimer: Michelle Moore is not a doctor or healthcare practitioner, but she is someone who overcame many health obstacles that traditional medicine could not solve. This information is based upon Michelle Moore’s scientific research, education and personal experience and it is for educational purposes only. Information in this web site has not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
This information is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding any medical condition. When choosing a healthcare provider do your own research to ensure they are right for you.
