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What is being done about mrsa infections associated with influenza?

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Many things: #1 is prevention of influenza with vaccination, proper hand hygiene & cough etiquette.Early diagnosis of flu & treatment within the first 48 hours of symptoms may help.Knowing if you are colonized with mrsa/mssa & attempting de-colonization may help.Early recognition & appropriate antibiotics for mrsa/mssa following flu is crucial. In the future: an anti-toxin against mrsa/mssa pvl-toxin may help?

Answered 9/12/2015

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Infection Reporting: Approximately 27 states have enacted laws that require hospitals, and sometimes other healthcare facilities, to report data related to hospital-acquired infections. Since 2005, the number of states with these laws has increased from five to 27.

Answered 3/22/2020

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