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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection Overview

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:15 pm

Overview

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics, including methicillin, penicillin, and amoxicillin. Infection with Staphylococcus bacteria often is referred to as a "staph infection." MRSA infection is a specific type of staph infection that is difficult to treat and can be life threatening. The spread of MRSA is a serious, worldwide health problem.

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Re: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection Overvi

Post a new topicby drmsullivan on Sat Mar 07, 2009 2:58 pm

There is a new weapon in the fight against MRSA. The Microcyn Technology (www.oculusis.com/us/technology) is a safe-as-saline anti-infective that quickly eradicates a broad range of pathogens, including antibiotic-resistant bacteria (including MRSA and VRE), viruses, fungi and spores. Dual-action in nature, in addition to killing the infection, the Microcyn also accelerates the wound-healing process by reducing inflammation in the wound and increasing nutrient-rich blood and oxygen flow to the wound bed. Twenty-five clinical studies have demonstrated Microcyn to be both safe and effective in killing pathogens. There’s an excellent doctor discussion of this new technology at YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAiWWNCfYH4
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