MRSA. Computer artwork displaying the term MRSA against shapes representing bacteria and bacterial growth. MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. MRSA is a gram-positive,round (coccus) bacterium. It is resistant to many commonly prescribed antibiotics. S. aureus is carried by around 30% of the population without causing any symptoms. However,in vulnerable people,such as those that have had surgery or those that have a weak immune system,it can cause wound infections,pneumonia and blood poisoning. The spread of MRSA can be prevented by health workers washing their hands between patients and before procedures | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Nicholls, David |
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