Infection Control

My concern at the moment is this anti-biotic resistant strain of bacteria called MRSA. Apparently, it’s becoming more of an epidemic here in the tri-state area of New York and Connecticut. Some students have recently been diagnosed with the serious infection. Some warning signs are fever, and blotchy, pimple like sores on the skin. This usually happens when the bacteria enters the system from an open cut or wound on the skin. We naturally have certain bacterias on our skin that the body reacts to and fights off without notice. Someone with a healthy immune system usually can avoid any signs or symptoms of an infection. But when an infection such as MRSA enters the system, the particular strain cannot be fought with anti-biotics, which makes it harmful, and sometimes deadly. Ways to avoid any type of infection is to always wash your hands. This is the best defense against any virus or infection. Another thing to avoid is wearing another person’s clothing, and having contact with a person’s skin or clothing who may have a virus or infection. If you happen to have a cut or open wound, cover it up or bandage it until it heals. Everyone should be aware of this fast growing epidemic, and take the precautionary measures in order to prevent the spread of this infection.

 

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