Handsfree Dispenser

      The prevention of the superbug MRSA (methicillin resistant staph aureus), can be accomplished by proper handwashing and avoiding cross-contamination. The use of sensor-operated toilet flushers, automatic soap dispensers, touch free towel dispensers, automatic faucets, and hands free door openers prevents illness.      

     Now there is research that indicates that “manuka” honey shows promise for treating wounds infected with MRSA.  The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds in a review of 22 clinical trials verified that honey quickly heals wounds, protects against further infection, reduces swelling, minimizes scarring, helps remove infected and dead tissue, and stimulates new tissue growth. The best course is still prevention.

Most MRSA infections produce the following symptoms

Cellulitis- Infection of the skin or underlying tissue. Small, red bumps.

Boils- Pus- filled infections of hair follicles

Sty-Eyelid gland infection

Abcess-Pus collections under the skin

Impetigo-A skin infection with pus- filled blisters

Carbuncles-larger than an abcess, usually with several openings to the skin

Disinfectant wipes can be used to kill MRSA

 by Amy Bauer R.D.H.

After breakfast, it’s off to work. What a great day! I get to be on door knobs, steering wheels, phones, pens, food, and much more. When hands handshake, I am in Germ Heaven! I’m good as long as those hands go unwashed. Whoever coined the phrase ‘the great unwashed” tried to tell us something.