Impact of MRSA on wound healing

[Helen Scott]

Hi all,
Does anyone have any evidence based/referenced information on the impact of MRSA on a healing wound please?
I specifically want to know the exact reasons WHY is slows down the healing (aside from the obvious).
Thanks,
Helen.

Helen Scott
Infection Control Co-ordinator |
Staff Educator |
Nepean Private Hospital
Kingswood, NSW.
Tel 02 4725 8758 | helen.scott@healthscope.com.au

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[Michael Wishart]

Hi Helen

Not entirely sure what you mean by ‘aside from the obvious’, but this technical article may help answer your questions.

http://www.woundsinternational.com/pdf/content_195.pdf

Cheers
Michael

Michael Wishart
CNC Infection Control
Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital
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Hi all,

Does anyone have any evidence based/referenced information on the impact of MRSA on a healing wound please?

I specifically want to know the exact reasons WHY is slows down the healing (aside from the obvious).

Thanks,
Helen.

Helen Scott
Infection Control Co-ordinator |
Staff Educator |
Nepean Private Hospital
Kingswood, NSW.
Tel 02 4725 8758 | helen.scott@healthscope.com.au
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