Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

Mason Hughes, Arek Hively and Jacob Mazzei

Type of DiseaseMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus

AureusCan also be known as MRSA.

Description of MRSAIt’s a bacterial infection.Resistant to most antibioticsHas multiple symptoms, ways to be spread and cures.

History of MRSAStaph was first discovered in the 1880’s.In the 1940’s medical treatment became

routine.Due to misuse and overuse of antibiotics staph

evolved into MRSA which is resistant to most antibiotics.

In 1961, a British scientist named the strain of bacterium MRSA.

The first human case of MRSA in the United State was in 1968.

MRSA is still evolving and becoming resistant to more and more antibiotics.

Symptoms of MRSAFirst, small spider bites.Red irritated skinSwelling and boilsPus or drainage

Transmissions of MRSAClose skin-to-skin contact

Sharing of towels, clothes, hats, razors and sports equipment

Hospital mattresses, sheets and pillows.

Origin of MRSAWas first named by a British scientist but

the location is unknown.

Cures and Treatments of MRSADraining the abscess or boilSkin Cream to apply to the infected

areas(Bactroban)Specific antibiotics(Bactrim)

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