Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a bacteria typically found living in the mouth, nose, or skin without causing any harm. Some strains of Staph have become antibiotic resistant, and are now classified as ‘superbugs’, with MRSA infections very difficult to treat with regular antibiotic methods.
Methicillin is a synthetic form of penicillin used on staphylococci that produce penicillinase, which is an enzyme that breaks down penicillin.
Vaginal or vulvar infections of MRSA are possible if given the opportunity.
| Condition type | Bacteria |
|---|---|
| Affected systems | Reproductive, Integumentary, Respiratory |
| Sexually Transmissible | yes |
| Genitourinary Incidence | moderate |
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Microbial information
| Anaerobe / Aerobe | Aerobe |
|---|---|
| Gram stain | Gram-positive |
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| Pathogen of |
| Commensal of (Can naturally inhabit, but not necessarily as a healthy addition) |
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| Optimal growth pH | |
| Conditions correlated with |
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| Cellular adherence capacities | high |
| Found in healthy vaginas | yes |
| Biofilm-forming capacities |
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| Cellular Morphology |
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| Microbe Motility | |
| Colony Colour |
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| Substances Produced | |
| Sexually Transmissible | Yes |
What are the symptoms of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
What causes Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
- No causes found for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), yet.
What are the risk factors associated with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
- No risk factors for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), yet.
How do you diagnose Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
- No diagnoses found for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), yet.
How do you treat Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
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Which treatments are likely to be ineffective for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
What complications are associated with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
- No complications found for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), yet.