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MRSA, a super-resistant germ, hits the beach
William Atkins
Sunday, 13 September 2009 18:23
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Dr. Roberts states, "We do not know the risk for any particular beach, but the fact that we found these organisms suggests that the level is much higher than we had thought." [AFP]
She adds, "I am not telling people not to go to the beach…." However, "Hygiene is always important and make sure you get all the sand off ... and cover cuts and bruises on the skin.”
Another CDC-led study, also in 2007, showed that MRSA was responsible for 94,360 serious infections in the United States in 2005 and that 18,650 of those infections resulted in death while being treated in hospitals. [CDC: “MRSA: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Healthcare Settings”]
For additional information on MRSA, please read the WebMD article “Understanding MRSA (Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus).”
Also, take a look at the CDC article “Overview of Healthcare-associated MRSA.”
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