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MRSA Center
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Created 05/06/2008 - 02:05

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MRSA: an antibiotic-resistant skin infection or "super bug" known as methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus ("MRSA").

Newspapers have been filled in recent years with stories about outbreaks of MRSA and sports parents are asking us great questions. To that end MomsTeam has dedicated a portion of the Health & Safety Channel to providing comprehensive information. Please direct any questions or suggestions to: editors@momsteam.com [5].

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    MRSA Skin Infections: Frequently Asked Questions [7]

    MRSA skin infections are hard to spot, often misdiagnosed as heat rash, razor burn, spider bites, ingrown hair or pimples.  Don't think MRSA skin infections are serious? Ask former wrestler, Chris Bettinski, who almost lost his leg - and his life- to MRSA.

     

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    Back to School Sports Safety: Preventing MRSA Skin Infections [8]
    Of the estimated 715,000 high school sports-related injuries which are sustained by youth athletes each year, many, such as sprains, strains, fractures and concussions, are hard to prevent.  Some sports injuries, however, including bacterial skin infections like Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (CA-MRSA), impetigo and folliculitis, are preventable if athletes, coaches, and parents take certain precautions, including hand washing with antibacterial gel or wipes containing CHG.
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    Preventing MRSA and Other Skin Diseases in Athletics [9]
    The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) has issued a position statement on preventing MRSA and other skin diseases among athletes at all levels, from youth to professionals. The statement includes comprehensive recommendations for avoiding, identifying and treating fungal, viral and bacterial skin infections, some of which are life threatening.
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    Preventing MRSA: Good Personal Hygiene Is Key [10]

    The best way to prevent the spread of staph infections such as the antibiotic-resistant skin infection or "super bug" known as
    methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus ("MRSA") is to maintain good personal hygiene in locker room, schools and at home.

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    Risk of MRSA From Gym Surfaces May Be Exaggerated: Study [11]
    Community gym surfaces do not appear to be reservoirs for MRSA [12] transmission, according to a study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, suggesting that skin-to-skin contact, not skin-to-surface contact transmits the infection.
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