Hospital-Acquired MRSA

Hospital-acquired MRSA (HA-MRSA) refers to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections acquired in the hospital setting. It is a bacterium that has developed resistance to several common antibiotics and typically affects people who are hospitalized or undergoing medical procedures.

Common causes: It is associated with hospital stays, the use of catheters or tubes, surgical wounds, and contact in health care environments.

Frequent symptoms: It may present with skin and tissue infections, redness, wound discharge, fever, and, in more serious cases, involvement of other organs.

Which specialist treats it? The infectious disease specialist, in coordination with the internist, guides the management of these resistant infections. If you develop signs of infection after a hospitalization, it is advisable to discuss it with a health professional as soon as possible.