Child At Day Care Diagnosed With MRSA
Infection Found In Room For 2 Year Olds
POSTED: Monday, November 12, 2007
UPDATED: 4:39 pm EST November 12,2007
A child who attends a Central Florida day care has been diagnosed with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, more commonly known as MRSA, according to officials. The infection, caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria or staph, was discovered in a room for 2 year olds at Kids-R-Kids in Waterford Lakes, officials said. The condition of the child has not been released. Parents and guardians of children who attend the facility are being notified about the incident. MRSA is extremely resilient to antibiotics, and is most commonly found in hospitals and nursing homes. It can be treated but only with specific antibiotics. The infection is contracted through cuts, scrapes or other open wounds. The best way to prevent contracting or spreading the infection is to: Wash hands often and thoroughly
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