How Do You Prevent Antibiotic Resistant Staph Infections?
The term “Staph” refers to bacteria in the Staphylococcus genus. About 30 species exist, but most infections are caused by Staphyloccocus aureus. Up to 30 percent of the general population has a persistent colonization of this species, usually in the nasal passages. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus tend to be more serious because penicillin-based treatments are not as effective. The following steps will show how to prevent MRSA infections. Wash your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds with warm soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitizer. This is the single most effective way of preventing the spread of bacteria and is especially important in the case of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus because it can be so difficult to treat. Keep breaks in the skin clean and covered until they heal. Avoid contact with other people’s skin wounds and do not share personal care items with others. Practice especially strict hygiene in hospital settings where Methicillin Resist
