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People who have concerns about the spreading of MRSA typically ask the following three questions: #1 How is MRSA Spread?  #2 Why does MRSA spread in hospitals?  #3 How does MRSA spread from person to person.  Let's tackle these questions one at a time.

How is MRSA Spread?

A lot of people seem to think MRSA is a disease when actually it is a type of staph infection which is resistant to the usual antibiotics because of overuse of antibiotics in the past. Depending on the part of the body infected with MRSA, it is contacted by direct contact through an open wound or in the case of pneumonia, via "spit" droplets from the infected person coughing or sneezing without coverring their mouth. So how is MRSA spread?  It is usually spread by skin to skin contact.  You could get MRSA by brushing up against someone has has MRSA, especially if they have an MRSA wound which is not covered up.  It is crucial that you wash your hands frequently.  If everyone would practice good hygiene and frequent hand washing it would reduce the spreading of MRSA.
Why Does MRSA Spread in Hospitals?

MRSA can be carried by healthy people who never become ill because of it.  MRSA does its damage to people with weak immune systems.  Hospitals and retirement homes are places where MRSA tends to spread the most.  The common factors for places where this happens are that they are places where people are more likely to be sick, places where people are more likely to be elderly, and places where people are more likely to have weakened immune systems.

How Does MRSA Spread from Person to Person?

MRSA spreads from person to person through skin to skin contact.  This could happen when you bump into someone, brush against someone, or barely graze someone.  The chances increase greatly if the carrier of MRSA has an open wound that is not covered up.  MRSA also spreads from person to person through coughing or sneezing, where it is transmitted through tiny droplets.  Because it is so easy to transmit MRSA it is easy for an outbreak to occur.  That's why MRSA in schools is becoming a big issue.
In summary, MRSA is contagious and spreads easily.  So take precautions such as washing your hands frequently, using sanitizers, avoiding contact with people in crowded places, and cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze.  If you think you might have MRSA here is a good website that will help you identify MRSA symptoms.  If you suspect you have MRSA consult your doctor and seek MRSA treatments.   Now that you are knowledgeable about how MRSA spreads, please help educate other people and you will aid in the efforts to stop the spreading of MRSA.


 

    

Add Your Comments about MRSA Spread:
Date: Wednesday, Oct 07 2009

How long is MRSA contagious for? If you wash your hands or location after touching the wond does this help from not getting it?

Date: Wednesday, Aug 26 2009

HOW LONG IS A PERSON WITH MRSA CONTAGIOUS?

Name: Beth Date: Wednesday, Apr 22 2009

I just had a student diagnosed with MRSA. This student has been in school for three days with an open wound, which was under the student's arm. What should be done at this point to protect the other students and teachers that have been in contact with this student.

Name: Raewyn Date: Friday, Mar 27 2009

If a person has MRSA, how long are they contagious for?
How is MRSA spread, why does MRSA spread in hospitals, and how does MRSA spread from person to person.
How is MRSA spread, why does MRSA spread in hospitals, and how does MRSA spread from person to person.