Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, better known as MSRA - the deadly superbug which has given so much troubles to schools for having its terrible resistance to antibiotics has been found to be best prevented by an unexpectedly simple habit - having good hand hygiene. This bug is deadly when it enters the bloodstream and it’s something you don’t want to get, since it has even been reported to have a whopping 34% death rate within 30 days of the MSRA infection.
The infection usually starts with a painful bump which can penetrate the skin and deal more severe damage and cause a painful, inflamed area. This deadly bug does not stop there; it is contagious and can easily be passed onto other people and this usually happens in places with close contact such as gymnasiums, locker rooms and cafeterias. Dirty, unwashed laundry can also spread the disease, so don’t just let anyone borrow your clothing.
Excela Health has put in effort to spread the word and has developed a packet of information, which will educate people on MSRA, to be sent to every school that is within their service area.
“It’s important for us at Excela to share our expertise with outside agencies, especially the school districts, because we are finding a lot of emphasis with MRSA in the schools,” said Denise Addis, chief quality officer for Excela Health.
MSRA infections occur most frequently in persons with weakened immune systems and hospital patients aren’t safe. The recent case of students getting these diseases can be attributed to the fact that they come into close contact with each other during daily activities like eating together and sharing sports equipment.
Healthy people are free of the dangers of this superbug, but they should never let their guard off and still practice good hygiene to keep this vicious bug away from any chance of striking. Our immune systems are being compromised daily, especially in this modern world of many stresses and problems, so no one should use their good exercising habits or diet as an excuse to avoid these habits.
The best solution is prevention and this time, its simple – keep your hands clean and develop good habits of hygiene.