MRSA

Question 1

What are the pathogens for MRSA?

Answer 1

• Staphylococcus aureus
• Gram positive cocci
• 1/30 people are colonised

Question 2

Who is at greater risk of MRSA?

Answer 2

• Immunocompromised

* Hospitalised

Question 3

How is MRSA spread?

Answer 3

• Skin-skin contact

* Indirect contact

Question 4

What are the symptoms of MRSA?

Answer 4

• Tumour
• Dolor
• Rubor
• Pus
• Fever
• Chills
• Aches + pains
• Dizziness + confusion

Question 5

What are the tests for MRSA?

Answer 5

• Nose swab

Question 6

What are the treatments for MRSA?

Answer 6

• Vancomycin

* Daptomycin

Question 7

What are the complications for MRSA?

Answer 7

• Cellulitis

* Necrotising fasciitis