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Reduce Hospital MRSA By Cleaning Surfaces Often Touched By Hand Says Scientist

Targeting surfaces often touched by hand in hospitals where MRSA is likely to be present, rather than concentrating on removing visible dirt only, could be a better way to stop the spread of the highly resistant bacteria says a UK scientist.This was the result of a review published today, Wednesday 31st October in the The Lancet Infectious Diseases and written by researcher Dr Stephanie Dancer of South General Hospital, Glasgow, UK. [click link for full article]

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/sections/mrsa-superbug/

In addition to healthcare associated infections, MRSA can also infect people in the community at large, generally as skin infections that look like pimples or boils and can be swollen, painful and have draining pus. These skin infections often occur in otherwise healthy people.