Spider bites and other insect bites can sometimes be mistaken for MRSA. With this superbug, you will know it is more than just a bite.
The symptoms can be similar but in the case of MRSA, it will continue to grow where as a bit usually will not get any larger after a couple of days. This is not to say you should take thing that could be considered an MRSA symptom lightly.
If there is any question in your mind, and it has MRSA symptoms, then you need to consult your doctor for a professional determination. MRSA is not something to joke around about.
A spider or other insect bite can cause swelling and may itch and require medical attention. MRSA is much mor serious so never take lightly the symptoms of MRSA.
Friday
Tuesday
MRSA – Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
What is MRSA and what are the MRSA Symptoms?
MRSA is a mutation of the staph infection, a bacterial infection, which can be a serious threat if it is not treated promptly and thoroughly. In the past, most MRSA cases were accounted for in hospital settings among people with weakened immune systems. Now, MRSA has spread outside of hospitals and into locker rooms among young, healthy athletes. There are an increasing number of outbreaks that have occurred in various schools, and articles have been written concerning MRSA in magazines including Sports Illustrated and Men’s Health.
What are some characteristics of MRSA and MRSA Symptoms?
MRSA symptoms and early signs of a staph infection may be a small, red bump resembling a bug bite or pimple on the body. Common areas where MRSA may be found are in exposed areas such as arms and legs. It is also found in areas that sweat more including the underarm, buttocks, and groin. The pimple-like bump quickly becomes painful, red and enlarged. There can also be several in one area. MRSA acts quickly, often causing flu-like symptoms such as fever and vomiting. It is a serious infection that can also be deadly.
How is MRSA contracted?
MRSA is transmitted from skin to skin contact among people with cuts and scrapes, but it can also be spread through contact with fitness equipment, dressing areas, wrestling mats, showers, restrooms, towels and clothing.
What can be done to kill MRSA?
Several products including commercial disinfectants with an MRSA kill claim as well as other antibiotic strains of Staphylococcus Aureus are the best products to kill and control MRSA. Seek medical advice if you think you have MRSA symptoms.
MRSA is a mutation of the staph infection, a bacterial infection, which can be a serious threat if it is not treated promptly and thoroughly. In the past, most MRSA cases were accounted for in hospital settings among people with weakened immune systems. Now, MRSA has spread outside of hospitals and into locker rooms among young, healthy athletes. There are an increasing number of outbreaks that have occurred in various schools, and articles have been written concerning MRSA in magazines including Sports Illustrated and Men’s Health.
What are some characteristics of MRSA and MRSA Symptoms?
MRSA symptoms and early signs of a staph infection may be a small, red bump resembling a bug bite or pimple on the body. Common areas where MRSA may be found are in exposed areas such as arms and legs. It is also found in areas that sweat more including the underarm, buttocks, and groin. The pimple-like bump quickly becomes painful, red and enlarged. There can also be several in one area. MRSA acts quickly, often causing flu-like symptoms such as fever and vomiting. It is a serious infection that can also be deadly.
How is MRSA contracted?
MRSA is transmitted from skin to skin contact among people with cuts and scrapes, but it can also be spread through contact with fitness equipment, dressing areas, wrestling mats, showers, restrooms, towels and clothing.
What can be done to kill MRSA?
Several products including commercial disinfectants with an MRSA kill claim as well as other antibiotic strains of Staphylococcus Aureus are the best products to kill and control MRSA. Seek medical advice if you think you have MRSA symptoms.
MRSA - Is It Going Away?
MRSA - Is it going away? Just because it is not on front page news today, does not mean that MRSA staph infections are going away. This is still a serious problem and until hospitals, schools, gyms and other facilities learn to properly disinfect, then MRSA will still be around.
If you suspect there is MRSA in your facility, you should urge, no you should demand proper cleaning to prevent the super bug. Know the MRSA symptoms.
If you suspect there is MRSA in your facility, you should urge, no you should demand proper cleaning to prevent the super bug. Know the MRSA symptoms.
Monday
MRSA Skin Infections
MRSA skin infections are transmitted primarily by skin-to-skin contact and contact with surfaces that have come into contact with someone else's infections. When MRSA skin infections occur, cleaning and disinfection should be performed on surfaces that are likely to contact uncovered infections.
MRSA is not to be taken lightly so please take necessary steps to help prevent this super bug. Learn to recognize MRSA symptoms.
MRSA is not to be taken lightly so please take necessary steps to help prevent this super bug. Learn to recognize MRSA symptoms.
Tuesday
MRSA Treatment
When researching MRSA treatment, there seems to be one antibiotic that is always mentioned which is vancomycin. This antibiotic is widely used in the treatment of resistant germs and is used mostly in hospitals and care facilities as a MRSA treatment.
The occurrence of MRSA has skyrocketed in the last five to ten years and is now the most common hospital pathogen. This is why it is critical to use effective antibiotics as a MRSA treatment rather than using less effective antibiotics. MRSA is a changing organism and a changing type of infection. More research is needed to optimize MRSA treatment and to better understand this infection.
As current MRSA treatments include a variety of antibiotics and the draining of abscesses, experts are not yet certain about the most effective MRSA treatment.
The occurrence of MRSA has skyrocketed in the last five to ten years and is now the most common hospital pathogen. This is why it is critical to use effective antibiotics as a MRSA treatment rather than using less effective antibiotics. MRSA is a changing organism and a changing type of infection. More research is needed to optimize MRSA treatment and to better understand this infection.
As current MRSA treatments include a variety of antibiotics and the draining of abscesses, experts are not yet certain about the most effective MRSA treatment.
Sunday
Is It Symptoms of MRSA or a Spider Bite?
MRSA symptoms can vary depending on where you have been infected. More often than not, the MRSA will appear as a skin infection that will look like a boil or an abscessed sore. It can also infect a surgical wound. In either case, it will be red, swollen; puss filled and can be very painful.
I can attest to these MRSA symptoms and especially it being painful. While serving in the Marines during my early twenties, I noticed a small red bump on my knee. With in two days, my knee was swollen to three times the normal size and was beet red. It was so painful that I was unable to walk. Thanks to an observant intern, he recognized this as MRSA symptoms. Once admitted to the hospital, the doctor treated the MRSA staph infection with antibiotics which took nine days to heal enough to return to light duty.
I can see why many people who have a skin infection can easily mistake MRSA symptoms for a spider bite. If a staph infection infects the lungs, it can cause pneumonia and can cause shortness of breath, fever and chills.
MRSA is capable of causing many other symptoms since it can infect the urinary tract as well as the bloodstream.
Staph can also result in necrotizing fascistic or “flesh-eating” bacterial infections. Thought this is rare, these are very serious skin infections that spread very quickly.
In most cases, MRSA is easily treated. But since this infection can be serious or deadly, though rarely, do not ignore signs of MRSA symptoms. People who are ill or have a lower immune system are at a higher risk of getting this infection. It can’t be stressed enough to always be alert and watchful for MRSA symptoms.
I can attest to these MRSA symptoms and especially it being painful. While serving in the Marines during my early twenties, I noticed a small red bump on my knee. With in two days, my knee was swollen to three times the normal size and was beet red. It was so painful that I was unable to walk. Thanks to an observant intern, he recognized this as MRSA symptoms. Once admitted to the hospital, the doctor treated the MRSA staph infection with antibiotics which took nine days to heal enough to return to light duty.
I can see why many people who have a skin infection can easily mistake MRSA symptoms for a spider bite. If a staph infection infects the lungs, it can cause pneumonia and can cause shortness of breath, fever and chills.
MRSA is capable of causing many other symptoms since it can infect the urinary tract as well as the bloodstream.
Staph can also result in necrotizing fascistic or “flesh-eating” bacterial infections. Thought this is rare, these are very serious skin infections that spread very quickly.
In most cases, MRSA is easily treated. But since this infection can be serious or deadly, though rarely, do not ignore signs of MRSA symptoms. People who are ill or have a lower immune system are at a higher risk of getting this infection. It can’t be stressed enough to always be alert and watchful for MRSA symptoms.
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