Hospital-Acquired MRSA

Potentially dangerous bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus, commonly shortened to “staph,” live in the nose and on the skin of an estimated 25% – 30% of healthy adults. This does not cause any problems until the human host’s immune system becomes compromised; then the bacteria can invade and attack the body. One potentially fatal type of staph is called MRSA.

Because staph bacteria are fairly resilient and flourish in people with weakened immune systems, they thrive in hospitals. However, hospital workers are responsible for sterilizing and cleaning all rooms, instruments, and other devices so that you are protected from MRSA.

If a hospital fails to treat you with the care that you deserve, leading to MRSA, you should not let this go unpunished. Contact a Philadelphia hospital negligence attorney from Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today at 215-238-1130.

The Dangers of MRSA

MRSA is a particularly dangerous strain of staph. It stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. If you develop it in a hospital, it is called HA-MRSA, for hospital-acquired MRSA. Methicillin is an antibiotic that was once utilized to treat staph infections. However, some strains of the bacteria mutated, so methicillin is now ineffective.

Because MRSA is stronger than most staph infections, it is more difficult to treat the infection. MRSA can spread into the bloodstream via lesions or surgical cuts, and it can cause complications such as urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and bone infections.

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Hospital staff should make sure to promote a clean, sterile environment so that you do not come into contact with MRSA. If you do develop HA-MRSA, this can make you even sicker than you were before you went into the hospital. To fight back against hospital negligence, contact a Philadelphia hospital-acquired infection lawyer from Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 today.