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Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: Considerations for School NursesAniltta Alex, MSN, CNP, is a staff nurse at Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
MariJo Letizia, PhD, CNP, is an associate professor at Loyola University Chicago, School of Nursing, Maywood, IL Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a disease-causing organism that has been present in hospital settings since the 1960s. However, a genetically distinct strain of MRSA, called community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA), has emerged in recent years in community settings among healthy individuals. While this organism has been found to be less resistant to antibiotics, it is also more virulent and capable of causing a spectrum of illnesses. School nurses must be aware of the risk factors for this infection and understand its signs, symptoms, diagnostic testing, and management. With this knowledge, school nurses can help protect students, staff, and community members from this increasingly prevalent pathogen.
Key Words: community-acquired MRSA methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus risk factors for CA-MRSA
The Journal of School Nursing, Vol. 23, No. 4,
210-213 (2007) |
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