Typical MRSA Symptoms:
(1) Naive Medical Incompetence
Or (2) Just Plain Stupidity?!
Someone recently asked: "Why have MRSA symptoms and the infamous MRSA superbug only been around for the past few years? I mean years ago it was never heard of? Why has it only just started appearing in the past few years?"! I Answered: "Good question...and IMHO -- in a nutshell -- there has been an increased use of antibacterial handwash and cleaning solutions in hospitals over the last decade which has a LOT to answer for... MRSA -- which you will already, perhaps, know -- is Multi Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus a close relative of a strain of bacteria Staphylococcus aureus (commonly referred to as Staph aureus -- often confused with the word 'Staff'!) that naturally exists within 30 to 40% of us. It is also well known as a food poisoning bacteria, and lives in moist conditions like the nose and throat so, consequently, is often found on hands. (Which is why food handlers HAVE to be clean and hygienic, and fastidious about hand-washing, in order to avoid transmission). Bacteria reproduces about every 10 to 30 minutes (the actual speed depending on the species), so in optimal conditions a 'new generation' will emerge very quickly. It is a simple fact that evolutionary theory predicates that when adverse conditions occur and/or persist over time only the 'fittest' survive. For humans, with a lifespan of 70 to 80 years this can lead to tens of thousands of years passing before gradual changes take place. But with bacteria, due to their life cycle of 'minutes', evolution can take place so much more quickly -- say a couple of years (see the MRSA Bacteria Math here!). So any 'mutant' Staph aureus that were resistant to, say, antibacterial hand soap or antibacterial cleaning solutions would survive the regular onslaught of 'hygiene procedures' so prevalent in hospitals. These 'resistant strains' may initially have numbered just the odd one or two bacteria, but you can see how they would quickly be the only type to thrive and become more dominant, particularly in places where antibacterial products are used incessantly! Nature DEMANDS this is the case. It is just plain naive stupidity on the part of a supposedly 'intelligent' species like Mankind to expect anything different to happen...No matter how 'powerful' the marketing, or pretty the packaging of anti bacterial soaps and hand wash products are -- they are potentially a major hazard to our health!!! MRSA Symptoms: A Nasty Case of the Blindingly Obvious! Overuse of anti bacterials has hence led (as would be obvious to any microbiological novice) to the development of multi-resistant strains of bacteria, so-called superbugs such as MRSA. Simply reiterated, antibacterial soap, bathroom products, hand-wash and washing-up liquids, and the like, are dangerous products as they open the door to the development of resistant strains of bacteria. They have no place in a domestic home or a hospital and YOU should stop using them immediately, IF you care about your family's health and wellbeing. Normal good hygiene practices were, and still ARE, adequate to reduce the risk of bacterial contamination to a minimum. BUT this antibacterial 'overkill' policy has resulted in an obvious evolutionary solution in the development of resistant strains. Hence MRSA symptoms are already a feared possibility whenever an admission to your local hospital is required. I personally cannot believe that the medical fraternity have been so negligent and shortsighted!
(Scrub that -- I can quite believe it...AND then, as will become evident in the next few years, there are a lot more problems destined to emerge from the so-called 'modern medicine' sector...watch this space!) MRSA Superbug And What Next?...UNLESS... Profiteering manufacturers of domestic anti-bacterial products evidently do not care (maybe don't know???) about this issue as they keep introducing additional products to the market. So be prepared for more bad news of resistant strains to emerge in future years, whilst ever the consumer is naive and ill-informed enough to fall for buying such products. Mark my words -- soon it will not only be hospitals were MRSA symptoms are being suffered! THE BOTTOM LINE IS:
Stop using anti bacterial products now and spread the word! These are potentially dangerous products that should not be used willy-nilly -- just as anti-biotics have been, but we now know should not be, overused and abused!!! But Hey, Al, Just What Are Typical Symptoms of MRSA Good point! I nearly forgot to list the typical symptoms of MRSA, and maybe that is why you found your way to this web page, after all. In simple terms they amount to a variety of persistent or chronic infections, of the skin in particular. Those suffering from MRSA symptoms tend to develop: Abscesses (often painful, collections of pus under the skin) Boils (hair follicles become infected and filled with pus), Carbuncles (Like a large abscess, often with several heads apparent on the skin) Cellulitic infections (fat and tissues that lie immediately beneath skin become infected) Impetigo (pus filled blisters). Styes (painful swollen infection of eye lid and local glands)Treatment would typically be by antibiotic -- but these resistant strains can lead to a cycle of continuing infection. The problem may subside a little but the resistant bacteria persist and it all goes 'bad' again. This can be devastating for the immune system, as well as causing other side effects like chronic diarrhea, if different or several courses of anti biotic are prescribed. Minor skin complaints can soon flare up into a major occurrence, and anyone who is susceptible to skin problems such as those listed, needs to keep an eye on even small abrasions, cuts, swellings, or blisters. MRSA symptoms can, however spread beyond the skin. This is when they cab become more than aggravating, uncomfortable, and debilitating, like abscesses or boils can be! This can become life threatening to the vulnerable, such as elderly folks, young children, anyone with compromised immunity, and those who have recently undergone major surgery The additional symptoms of MRSA that can occur if the bacteria enters the blood stream include: Abscesses developing on organs and within the body
Blood poisoning -- also known as Septicaemia
Generalized infection of the blood leading to a dangerous drop in blood pressure and subsequent organ failure -- Called Septic shock
Septic arthritis -- Leading to excruciatingly painful joint problems
Infected bone marrow -- A condition known as Osteomyelitis
Infection and consequent inflammation tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord -- Meningitis
Developing septic conditions of the lungs leading to severe Pneumonia
Infection of the lining of the heart -- Known as EndocarditisSuch is the seriousness of MRSA symptoms that the whole body can even react and go into Anaphylaxis, also called Toxic shock syndrome, a severe 'allergic' reaction that can often prove fatal. If Mankind continues to contrive to 'out do' nature with non-sensical antibacterial products, it is surely the case that we will see more resistant bacterial threats to our health and wellbeing evolve. Soon, it will be 'our' turn to discover that...according to Nature..."Only the strong survive"
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