MRSA Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What’s the causal agent of MRSA
A
Natural mutation
Overuse of antibiotics
2
Q
Whats MRSA
A
A type of bacteria that lives on the skin and resistant to methicillin
3
Q
What are the symptoms when MRSA’s on the skin
A
Nothinge
4
Q
What are the symptoms when MRSA gets under epithelial layer
A
Fever
Pain at site of infection
Skin rash, discolour, swelling and pus
5
Q
How is MRSA diagnosed
A
Swab of nasal/anal area
Then bacteria culture is grown and tested for resistance
