MRSA

by Mary E. Williams

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus is a bacterial infection that can become severe if not taken care of properly. MRSA can burrow deep into the body, causing potentially life-threatening infections in bones, joints, wounds, the bloodstream, heart valves, and lungs. This guidebook provides essential information on MRSA, but also serves as a historical survey, by providing information on controversies surrounding the infection, and first-person narratives by people coping with MRSA. Patients, family members, or caregivers explain the condition from their own experience. The symptoms, causes, treatments, and potential cures are explained in detail. Essential to anyone trying to learn about diseases and conditions, the alternative treatments are explored. Student researchers and readers will find this book easily accessible through its careful and conscientious editing and a thorough introduction to each essay.

144 pages, Library Binding

First published July 20, 2012

Reviews

[Rebecca Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes in life, people contract diseases, or viruses which they can do absolutely nothing about. When this happens it is best to educate oneself on ways to prevent spreading, and the best way to manage the symptoms while still enjoying life. The book MRSA is an interesting, information packed book which even provides a wonderful example of someone who has contracted MRSA. Do those who become infected with MRSA die? How many people in the world have it without even knowing it? These questions may bring fear to those uneducated about this spreadable infection. It is best for those to become educated before this infection spreads out of control. I was very satisfied while reading this book because it had a real life example of someone who has contracted MRSA. It follows him and his family on their journey as they becomes aware of what this incurable infection is, and how he must now live his life because of it. Those who would enjoy reading this would be people interested in pathology, those whose loved ones, or themselves have MRSA, or someone who simple just wants to become more educated on this fast spreading disease. The reason why I chose to read this book was because I work around those with this infection, and I also have loved ones who have MRSA. This book is not recommended for those who are hypochondriacs, or have a history of thinking they have a disease so easily, even after being examined by a doctor.