Wanted Poster- Mrsa

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Wanted: Superbug MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)

Mug Shots:

Attacks: •

Body Systems ° °



Types °



Typically confined to skin Can also penetrate into the body, causing potentially life-threatening infections in bones, joints, surgical wounds, the bloodstream, heart valves and lungs Bacterium responsible for difficult-to-treat infections in humans

Known Modes of Transportation °

Skin contact with a contaminated object

Victims: •

Preferred Species °

Humans- Most commonly found in people who have weak immune systems and are in hospitals

Last Seen: • •

25-30% of our population carries staph infection in its nose Usually enters body through cuts and other wounds

Crime: •

Symptoms

° ° °

Skin infections, such as boils, abscesses, or cellulitis Skin may be red or tender May develop a cough

Weapons: •

Treatment ° Vancomycin or other antibiotics that have proved effective against particular strains



Prevention ° Proper hygiene, sanitizing personal tools, appropriate antibiotic use

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