methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (mrsa) information provided by the pickaway county...
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(MRSA)
Information provided by the
Pickaway County General Health District
WELCOME
OBJECTIVES
Determine the prevalence of MRSA infections in Pickaway County Schools
Investigate which athletic program sectors are affected (ex. – football, wrestling, etc.)
Develop protocol(s)
IMPORTANT FACTS
Staphylococcus aureus (Staph)
• Common bacteria
• Acquired mainly through direct contact (individuals and objects)
• Asymptomatic carriers
IMPORTANT FACTS Cont.
Staphylococcus aureus (Staph)
• Found in nose, armpit, groin, and other similar areas
• Causes soft tissue infections such as boils and impetigo
IMPORTANT FACTS Cont.
Staphylococcus aureus (Staph)
• Can cause pneumonia and bloodstream infections
• Treatable with antibiotics
IMPORTANT FACTS Cont.
Staphylococcus aureus (Staph)
• Staph infections commonly affect healthy people and healthy skin
– Approximately 3 in 10 people have bacteria living on (colonizing) skin
IMPORTANT FACTS Cont.
Staphylococcus aureus (Staph)
• Staphylococcus aureus is the leading cause of human infections in the skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, abscesses and normal heart valves.
IMPORTANT FACTS Cont.
http://www.indstate.edu/thcme/micro/staph/sld018.htm
METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS (MRSA)
MRSA
• Cannot be treated with common penicillin-like antibiotics
• In the past confined to hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities
METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS (MRSA)MRSA
• Most common form - skin infections such as abscesses and boils
• Usually starts out as small bump resembling pimple or spider bite, which becomes redder and often develops pus drainage
METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS (MRSA)
MRSA
• Sometimes gets into bloodstream and travels to internal body parts causing more serious infections
MRSA Cont.
CA-MRSA = Community-Associated MRSA
• Movement into the community
• Affecting athletes (esp. contact sports)
METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS (MRSA)
MRSA
• According to CDC, there appears to be at least three different strains of staph that can cause CA-MRSA infections in U.S.
ARE YOU SURE IT’S ONLY ASPIDER BITE?
If you think you have a spider bite,
it might actually be a bacterial
infection that needs medical
attention.
Did you see the spider?
If in doubt, check it out.
eensy weensy spider bacteria…
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If you think you have a spider bite,
it might actually be a bacterial
infection that needs medical
attention. Did you see the spider?
If in doubt, check it out.
eensy weensy spider bacteria…
HISTORY - STAPH & MRSA in ATHLETES
1984 - Rugby team in London
1986 - outbreak of boils in football and basketball in Kentucky
1993 - 1st case of MRSA in a wrestling team in Vermont
HISTORY Cont.
2002 - 03 – MRSA boom!!! Los Angeles county: athletes & county jail
Colorado, Indiana, and Pennsylvania – fencers, football, & wrestlers
2004 - 05 – high school, college, professional football and basketball
WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
MRSA on CHEEK
MRSA on ARM
MRSA on ANKLE
MRSA on BACK
MRSA on BACK
MRSA on UNDERARM
MRSA on ARM
•
MRSA on WRIST
•
MRSA on FACE
http://www.indstate.edu/thcme/micro/staph/sld015.htm
MRSA
http://www.indstate.edu/thcme/micro/staph/sld017.htm
RECOMMENDATIONS TO PREVENT MRSA INFECTIONS For All Adults and Students:
• Stress the importance of HAND WASHING and hygiene
• Keep wounds covered and dispose of bandages properly
RECOMMENDATIONS Cont.
For All Adults and Students
• Eliminate SHARING of equipment and personal items
• Stress clean facilities
RECOMMENDATIONS Cont.
For All Adults and Students
• Stress clean facilities
• Report any suspicious skin sore or boil to your healthcare provider and school nurse immediately
For more information at Teays Valley – Contact Tina Bobek, R.N., Terri Richards, R.N., Trina Ream,
BHS Athletic Trainer
THANK YOU!