MRSA can be deadly because it burrows into the skin and gets into the bloodstream. “It poisons the blood,” “Then, it starts to destroy the lungs, if left untreated, it can destroy muscle tissue and lead to life-threatening infections in bones and vital organs,” “Over the years, MRSA has traditionally been found in hospitals, but [...]
Contact: Tamara Moore tmoore@gymr.com 202-745-5114 Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Study: Residential washers may not kill hospital-acquired bacteria Residential washing machines may not always use hot enough water to eliminate dangerous bacteria like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Acinetobacter, a Gram-negative bacteria, from hospital uniforms, according to a study published in the November issue [...]
Welcome to the Texon Antimicrobial Commentary Blog! This blog is for people to discuss the issues and solutions as they deal with MRSA, Staph, and bacteria in athletics. While Texon, as a company, has worked in athletics for over 35 years, we are opening this blog to establish a place for athletic professionals to learn [...]
