Questions about MRSA

What is MRSA?

According to the CDC, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is a type of staph bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics called beta-lactams. These antibiotics include methicillin and other more common antibiotics such as oxacillin, penicillin, and amoxicillin. In the community, most MRSA infections are skin infections.

 

Do Avant Hand Sanitizers Kill MRSA?

No. No hand sanitizer products are indicated to prevent or kill MRSA. Unfortunately, some hand sanitizers on the market are making MRSA kill claims, but these claims should not be trusted.

 

Where can you learn more?

The CDC has published an entire section of their website on MRSA.

Learn more at: http://www.cdc.gov/mrsa/