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All about MRSA. What is MRSA? MRSA is a disease caused by staph bacteria that becomes resistant
to antibiotics. It can carried through fecal matter, skin contact, and saliva. Unsanitary
conditions (inaudible) MRSA as well. Transmission. MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
aureus, is spread by contact with another person. People with weak immune systems, diabetics,
and drug users, young people and senior citizens are at high risk for MRSA. Treatments. To
treat MRSA you can take certain prescription drugs. MRSA is resistant to some antibiotics
such as bactrin treat MRSA well. Symptoms. Symptoms of MRSA include small red bumps getting
larger, fever, and infection in the heart valves. Symptoms. Symptoms of...Prevention.
Since MRSA is spread by contact, sanitary conditions is the best thing you can do. Hand
washing, sanitizing surfaces, and not sharing things such as razors and towels help. Interesting
facts. Many of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers football team caught MRSA in 2013. Some people catch
MRSA are quarantined in hospitals. Thanks to BrainPop, Wikipedia, Mayo Clinic, CDC,
WebMD, and Yahoo Answers.