Is mrsa infections deadly?
The deadliest thing about MRSA is ignorance. This is a bacterial infection that kills thousands of people every year. Not just in hospitals but also in the community. New strains are now emerging which even Vancomycin will not cure. (VRSA). USA-300 is one prime example. This is a PVL type strain that is not curable with antibiotics. The only way to treat USA-300 or PVL is to cut out the infected tissue. This in itself may lead to death or very severe disability. The new outbreak of PVL, (Panton Valentine Leukocidin), which causes ‘necrotising fasciitis’ or ‘flesh eating bacteria’ has been associated with the new upsurge in general MRSA outbreaks and more resistant strains that have developed by the overuse of medical antibiotics. http://www.mrsamedical.com/mrsaandpvlinf… Preventative measures are best when you are in any sort of danger of contracting MRSA or Staph.aureus infections. Healthcare workers, nu
