Module 9 Part 2 Community-acquired MRSA– Normal Host

Question 1

How are minor skin lesions from community-acquired MRSA typically managed?

Answer 1

They can often be managed with topical therapy, elevation, and local incision and drainage.

Question 2

What antibiotics are recommended for moderate CA-MRSA infections?

Answer 2

First-line choices include TMP/SMX (Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole), doxycycline, and clindamycin.

Question 3

What antibiotics are suggested for severe CA-MRSA infections?

Answer 3

First-line options include vancomycin and linezolid.

Question 4

How can CA-MRSA infections be prevented?

Answer 4

Prevention involves prudent antibiotic use, hand hygiene, not sharing personal items, and early recognition and containment of infections.

Question 5

When should you suspect CA-MRSA in a patient?

Answer 5

Consider CA-MRSA if the patient is from a high-risk group, hasn’t responded to β-lactam antibiotics, had prior broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy, and more.

Question 6

What is the recommendation regarding culturing skin lesions potentially caused by MRSA?

Answer 6

It’s advised to culture any lesion that might be caused by MRSA, even minor ones, to guide appropriate treatment.