MRSA
METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE COMPENSATION CLAIMS
MRSA (methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus)
Staphylococcus Aureus, gram-positive, round-shaped bacteria that are usually found in clusters microscopically, are one of the most toxic bacteria known to man. It is frequently found in contaminated food and can be easily transmitted via ingestion of contaminated food and by touching someone infected with it. Staphylococcus aureus is fortunately susceptible to several antibiotics and can be treated easily. However there are new strains of this bacterium that are resistant to antibiotic therapy, especially methicillin, thus the name Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus or MRSA. Since it is resistant to several types of antibiotic, it is harder to control, being nicknamed a ‘super bug’, producing a wide range of symptoms ranging from slight to severe, including septicaemia, which is an infection of the blood.
Risk Factors
Not all people are at risk of contracting sicknesses caused by Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. Some people are merely carriers but they do not get sick because of a healthy and strong immune system. Those most at risk are people who are immuno-compromised, that is their immune systems are weak. Those who have just undergone surgery, have a malignancy, a catheter, a surgical drain, or an IV drip are prone to contracting MRSA.
Medical Negligence Compensation Claims
Proper sanitation and hygiene is essential to control the spread of MRSA. Thorough washing of the hands is important before and after contact with patients both for visitors and hospital staff as well as prior to starting any medical procedure including basic examination. Those patients infected with the MRSA should be isolated physically from those with other infections. If you have been diagnosed with this infection and believe that you have acquired it because of the improper hygiene techniques employed by the hospital, then you may be able to claim compensation since acquisition may be considered to be clinical negligence.
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