What Are the Treatments for MRSA Infections in Humans?
MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus. It is a staph bacterium transmitted through personal contact with a person who has MRSA, or through a contaminated towel or other item. Symptoms of MRSA may appear as red bumps that are painful, warm and pus-filled. A fever may be another symptom of MRSA. If you suspect you are infected with MRSA, put a bandage over the infected area and consult with your doctor immediately. Although serious, MRSA infections can be treated.
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Antibiotics
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The majority of MRSA infections can be treated with the help of antibiotics prescribed by a doctor.
Drainage
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The act of draining a MRSA abscess or boil is one that may be used as a treatment for MRSA, but the draining of such a lesion should only be done by a qualified health care practitioner.
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Wound Covering
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Keep pus-filled lesions covered while they are healing to prevent further infection and to avoid infecting others.
Sanitize Hands
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Hands should be washed with soap often, and the habit of leaving soap on the hands for 20 seconds should be practiced to kill all bacteria effectively.
Precautions
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Keep cuts covered and avoid touching anything that may have been touched by someone infected with MRSA.
Where You Can Get MRSA
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Places where you may receive exposure to MRSA are crowded areas such as schools and dormitories, military barracks, prisons and homes.
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