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Methicillin-resistant ''Staphylococcus | Methicillin-resistant ''[[Staphylococcus aureus|Staphylococcus aureus]]'' (MRSA) is a common [[Staphylococcal bacterium|Staphylococcal bacterium]]. Commonly found on the skin and in the nose, MRSA, like the non-antibiotic ''Staphylococcus aureus'', is usually harmless to immunocompetent individuals whilst outside the body and many carriers are unaware of having been colonised. MRSA infections noramlly occur when the bacterium enters the body via damage to the [[skin|skin]] as a result of trauma to the skin or when a state of immunocompromise occurs, allowing the bacterium to multiply unchecked.<br> | ||
MRSA's notable feature (for which it is named) is its resistance to the antibacterial activity of methicillin and other related antibiotics of the penicillin class. | MRSA's notable feature (for which it is named) is its resistance to the antibacterial activity of methicillin and other related antibiotics of the penicillin class. | ||
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Overview
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a common Staphylococcal bacterium. Commonly found on the skin and in the nose, MRSA, like the non-antibiotic Staphylococcus aureus, is usually harmless to immunocompetent individuals whilst outside the body and many carriers are unaware of having been colonised. MRSA infections noramlly occur when the bacterium enters the body via damage to the skin as a result of trauma to the skin or when a state of immunocompromise occurs, allowing the bacterium to multiply unchecked.
MRSA's notable feature (for which it is named) is its resistance to the antibacterial activity of methicillin and other related antibiotics of the penicillin class.
Symptoms [1]
Skin infections including:
Bloodstream infections including:
Treatment: [2]
Antibiotics:
Mild infections usually responds to mupirocin (Bactroban) medication
References: