What Is MRSA? MRSA stands for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. In plain English, it’s a tough kind of staph germ—something you might have living harmlessly on your skin or in your nose. The tricky part? MRSA has learned to ignore some of the antibiotics that usually work, so treating it isn’t always easy. (CDC) Staph bacteria…
In the fight against MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), knowledge is the first line of defense. While we know that testing is important, many people ask: Why is the MRSA swab taken from multiple sites, and is one site enough? The answer lies in maximizing detection and minimizing risk. The standard MRSA screening procedure focuses on…
In our previous blog post, we discussed the difference between being colonized with MRSA (an asymptomatic carrier) and having an active MRSA infection. While colonization is silent and requires MRSA screening for detection, an active MRSA infection is a serious medical condition that demands immediate attention. When the bacterium Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) breaches the…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes. The acronym MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) immediately raises concern, and rightly so. This bacteria is notorious for its resistance to several antibiotics and is a common cause of serious infections in hospital settings. However, there is a vital distinction that most people don’t know: the difference between being colonized with…
