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MRSA is a form of staphylococcus aureus which has become resistant to certain antibiotics, meaning that the antibiotics will not kill the bacteria.
Symptoms
Some people may have MRSA on their skin but will not be ill. Other people may have a skin infection which resembles a spider bite or a small bump. This area can be warm, red, swollen, painful, and filled with pus. It may also be accompanied by a fever.
Symptoms
Some people may have MRSA on their skin but will not be ill. Other people may have a skin infection which resembles a spider bite or a small bump. This area can be warm, red, swollen, painful, and filled with pus. It may also be accompanied by a fever.
Spread
Many times this infection occurs because the bacteria are on the skin and enter the body through a cut, scrape, or wound. It may be spread to others by direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person, or through contact with surfaces, equipment, or toys which have been contaminated with MRSA.
Spread
Many times this infection occurs because the bacteria are on the skin and enter the body through a cut, scrape, or wound. It may be spread to others by direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person, or through contact with surfaces, equipment, or toys which have been contaminated with MRSA.
Contagious Period
Contagious Period
As long as the bacteria is present.
Exclusion
Exclusion
Child Care and School: No exclusion as long as the wound can be securely covered on all sides and contained with a clean, dry bandage. They must also be able to maintain good personal hygiene.
Child Care and School: No exclusion as long as the wound can be securely covered on all sides and contained with a clean, dry bandage. They must also be able to maintain good personal hygiene.
Children should not participate in activities with open wounds unless the wound can be covered with a clean dry bandage that stays on for the duration of the activity. Children should avoid water activities until the wound has healed.
Children should not participate in activities with open wounds unless the wound can be covered with a clean dry bandage that stays on for the duration of the activity. Children should avoid water activities until the wound has healed.
Causes
Causes
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium.
Incubation
Incubation
Incubation period varies.
Prevention/Control
Prevention/Control
Practice good hand hygiene especially after touching secretions or drainage from an infected person. Wear disposable gloves when changing bandages or touching any draining sores.
Is it Reportable?
Is it Reportable?
Parents/guardians: Inform your child care provider if your child has this illness.
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