{"id":1094,"date":"2022-09-07T22:18:49","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T22:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/?page_id=1094"},"modified":"2025-08-08T20:22:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T20:22:00","slug":"mrsa-en-hogares-de-ancianos","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/es\/san-antonio-nursing-home-abuse-lawyer\/mrsa-in-nursing-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"MRSA en hogares de ancianos"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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MRSA in San Antonio Nursing Homes<\/h2>

Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a skin infection that, without timely and proper treatment, can easily spread to other parts of the body. This type of staph infection is unique because it\u2019s resistant to many common antibiotics. Many people think of this staph infection as rare and only occurring in health care facilities, and this isn\u2019t true. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) claims that up to 33% of people are carriers of this common bacteria in their nose. It\u2019s important to note that carrying this bacteria isn\u2019t the same thing as being infected by this bacteria. Some people have a higher risk of developing a MRSA infection than others, and carriers can easily infect these people through skin-to-skin contact. Elderly people are one of many types of people who have a higher risk of developing MRSA infections. This means that MRSA in nursing homes can be a major problem not only for the residents but for the healthcare workers too. Below, the legal team at Janicek Law explains how MRSA in nursing homes can be a sign of nursing home abuse and neglect.<\/a><\/p>

If your elderly loved one has suffered one or more MRSA infections in their nursing facility, you have grounds to file an elder abuse lawsuit. The nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys at Janicek Law have decades of combined experience in litigating elder abuse lawsuits of all kinds. We hope to create safer and healthier nursing home environments in the future \u2013 one lawsuit at a time. Call us today at 210-366-4949<\/a> to schedule a free legal case review.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is MRSA?<\/h2>

Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a staph infection that begins on the skin, and without treatment, can reach the bloodstream and cause death. The specific type of staph bacteria is often resistant to antibiotic treatment, which is why many people call it a \u201cSuperbug.\u201d<\/p>

MRSA bacteria exists in body parts such as the armpits, groin, nose, and buttocks.<\/p>

HA-MRSA vs. CA-MRSA<\/h2>

There are two main types of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): hospital associated and community associated. Health care associated MRSA infections begin in health care settings like hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.<\/a> Meanwhile, community associated MRSA infections begin anywhere that\u2019s not a health care center.<\/p>

Risk Factors for Developing a MRSA Infection<\/h2>

Anyone can get staphylococcus aureus infections, regardless of their age or gender. The types of people who are more at risk of developing this type of staph infection include:<\/p>