MRSA and Staph Infections Are a Growing Problem in Healthcare Settings

Written by Adam Peck Category: Nursing Home Infections January 23rd, 2013 1 min read

MRSA and Staph infections are a growing problem in both healthcare settings and the community.

MRSA, short for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is a type of Staph infection that is resistant to common antibiotics.

These contagious infections can be hard to treat, may worsen quickly and often lead to chronic recurring infections and can be deadly especially in the elderly and people that have bedsores, pressure ulcers also known as decubitus ulcers.

Antibiotics are the standard medical treatment for Staph or MRSA infections. Unfortunately, antibiotics are often unsuccessful against MRSA and can cause many negative side effects.

Frequent diagnosis errors, treatment delays and ineffective prevention measures can further complicate the healing and recovery process.

– from Steven Peck, Senior Attorney at Peck Law Group

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Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.