MRSA Flashcards
1
Q
What is MRSA ?
A
A type of staph. Aures bacteriathat is resistant to most beta lactam antibiotics and cephalosporins.
MRSA produces penicillin binding protein 2A which confers resistant to all beta lactam antibiotics.
2
Q
How is MRSA spread ?
A
Usually spread through skin-to skin contact with someone who has MRSA infection or has living bacteria on their skin.
This can spread through contact with towels , sheets , clothes , dressings.
3
Q
How to treat MRSA infections ?
A
Trimethoprim
4
Q
What transmission based precautions do you need to take ?
A
HAND HYGIENE remains the most important control in hospitals and health care providers.
