My friend’s child developed a skin infection called MRSA. He was very sick for a while. How do I prevent my children from getting this?
MRSA stands for Methicillin resistant Staph. Aureus, which is a bacteria. Many of us live with Staph. Aureus bacteria on our skin without getting sick from it. This bacteria frequently attacks the elderly or the immunocomprimised. MRSA is a type of this bacteria, but one that is resistant to the typical treatment. It can cause serious infections in some people.
To prevent it you should:
1. Cover any open wounds, and shower with soap and hot water.
2. Don’t share towels or equipment.
3. Get medical attention at the first sign of any serious skin infection.
Expert: Children’s Hospital St. Louis
To learn more about MRSA, watch this video from VideoMD.com.
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