What is the treatment of MRSA infections?
Antibiotics are not typically recommended for mild skin and soft tissue infections. As MRSA resistance and policies on wound management and prescribing vary in different localities, advice should always be sought before prescribing antibiotics or initiating wound management3. If a positive swab result is received for someone with suspected meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection: • Contact the local Microbiology Department for advice regarding treatment (such as antibiotics and wound care) or follow local guidelines. • Do not routinely treat with oral or topical antibiotics, unless directed by microbiology. • Monitor for signs of sepsis, cellulitis, pneumonia, urinary infection, and osteomyelitis (such as fever, spreading infection). Asymptomatic carriers often do not need any treatment. Treatment of people who are colonised with MRSA, if required, usually involves the use of nasal antibiotic ointment and an antibacterial shampoo and body wash daily. The effectivene
