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What is Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria which results infections in various parts of the body. It is not easier to treat than most strains of staphylococcus aureus, since it's resistant to some of the most commonly used antibiotics.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) symptoms commonly depend on which parts you are infected. Usually, it results in mild infections on the skin such as boils, sores, or abscesses. However, it may also lead to various other skin infections such as the lungs, the bloodstream, or the urinary tract. Most infections caused due to Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) aren’t serious, however some may be life-threatening.

Causes of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Garden-variety staph are very common bacteria’s which can live in our bodies. A lot of people who are healthy carry staph without even being infected by it. However, one third of people has staph bacteria in their noses.

Through a cut, the staph may enter into the body and can lead to further issues. It may then cause an infection. Usually, these infections are minor and therefore they don't need any special treatment. There are very rare chances of the staph that can cause serious health problems like pneumonia or infected wounds.

Antibiotics may be useful to for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) treatment. However, since many decades, certain stains of staph such as MRSA has become resistant to antibiotics that once destroyed it.

Types of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

There are no types of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

Treatment

What should you do in case your Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus worsens?

In case you see Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus symptoms worsening such as painful swollen red bumps resembling a pimple or any spider bite and feel that it full of pus and is warm too touch and is accompanied by a fever, it is best to visit your doctor immediately

What are the available Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus treatment options?

If Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus treatment will differ depending on the mentioned factors:

  • Type and location of the infection
  • Severity of the symptoms
  • Any antibiotics to which the MRSA stains responds

MRSA management infections may include:

  • pus drainage from lesion
  • culture as well as susceptibility testing of the drained material
  • hygiene
  • wound care
  • Antimicrobial therapy.

Medication options for MRSA skin and soft tissue infections may include:

  • Clindamycin
  • Rifampin
  • Linezolid
  • Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole
  • Tetracycline drugs - doxycycline and minocycline

Are there any natural or homemade remedies for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus?

Mentioned below are some of the natural or homemade remedies for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus treatment.

  • Heat: Heat aids in drawing blood flow to the area and can therefore begin to destroy harmful bacteria, if any. So, use a damp cloth or heated flax bag for increasing the heat to the area. The best way that you can increase the heat to the affected area is by soaking the infected spot in a tub or bowl of water. You may add a cup of magnesium chloride or salt to the soaking water that can increase the effectiveness. Generally, this will be effective in case the infection is on your hands or fingers.
  • Essential Oil: Since tea tree essential oils are antiseptic, anti-fungal and antibiotic, it will help to combat the infections, scrapes, boils, staph infections, etc. Similarly you may use peppermint oil, lavender essential oil, rosemary essential oil and clove essential oil for this purpose.
  • Hand expression: At times, with the application of antimicrobial essential oil as well as heat, your body will be able to fight the infection on its own, and therefore this step is unnecessary. You may apply heat once more once the infection has been drawn to a head. You may then apply little pressure for expressing the infective tissue.
  • Cleansing: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) prevention can be done by frequently washing your hands through your household. Also ensure you wipe the light switch plates, doorknobs, vinegar-citrus cleaner or thieves vinegar regularly.

There are various ways of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus prevention such as cleaning hands frequently, keeping the patients suffering from Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus separate from other patients, ensuring cleanliness with hospital rooms and other equipment’s, wearing gown or gloves by the healthcare providers, etc.

When to see a doctor?

Experts suggest you to be alert and keep an eye on minor skin issues such as cuts, scrapes, pimples, insect bites especially in children. In case the wounds appear infected or are in any way accompanied along with a fever, you should immediately see your doctor.

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