It has come our attention you contracted a MRSA infection after receiving care at Mercy Hospital. The surgical team wished to send you our regards while including information to help you understand MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant organisms.
First, a MRSA infection is like any other bacterial infection. Because it is caused by a microorganism that invades the body. The name MRSA, is an acronym for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus. If something sounds familiar it may be because Staphylococcus aureus is common on skin. While the microbe can cause infections, it is a normal part of human microbiota. Typical bacterial infections are treated with beta-lactam antibiotics. However, beta-lactam antibiotics are ineffective when treating
First, a MRSA infection is like any other bacterial infection. Because it is caused by a microorganism that invades the body. The name MRSA, is an acronym for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus. If something sounds familiar it may be because Staphylococcus aureus is common on skin. While the microbe can cause infections, it is a normal part of human microbiota. Typical bacterial infections are treated with beta-lactam antibiotics. However, beta-lactam antibiotics are ineffective when treating