Ebola Cases Could Hit 1.4 Million by Mid-January...What About MRSA?

U.S. Warns Ebola Cases Could Hit 1.4 Million by Mid-January - Wall Street Journal

This is frightening.  And here's why.

To me, Ebola is similar to MRSA which is already in the United States but it's being ignored by the mainstream media.  MRSA is potentially deadly.  According to MRSASurvivors.org:

"Fact:  More Americans die every year from invasive MRSA infections than from HIV/AIDS or H1N1 flu."

According to the CDC, MRSA is spread in hospitals and heath care settings.

"In a healthcare setting, such as a hospital or nursing home, MRSA can cause severe problems such as bloodstream infections, pneumonia and surgical site infections... MRSA is usually spread by direct contact with an infected wound or from contaminated hands, usually those of healthcare providers."

According to the CDC, MRSA is spread with direct or indirect contact - meaning MRSA can stay alive on objects such as surfaces, doorknobs or light switches that have been contaminated.

"Ensure that rooms of patients on Contact Precautions are prioritized for frequent cleaning and disinfection (e.g., at least daily) with a focus on frequently-touched surfaces (e.g., bed rails, overbed table, bedside commode, lavatory surfaces in patient bathrooms, doorknobs) and equipment in the immediate vicinity of the patient."

According to the  CDC, MRSA is spread in the workplace:

"MRSA is transmitted most frequently by direct skin-to-skin contact or contact with shared items or surfaces that have come into contact with someone else's infection (e.g., towels, used bandages).
MRSA skin infections can occur anywhere. However, some settings have factors that make it easier for MRSA to be transmitted. These factors, referred to as the 5 C's, are as follows: Crowding, frequent skin-to-skin Contact, Compromised skin (i.e., cuts or abrasions), Contaminated items and surfaces, and lack of Cleanliness. Locations where the 5 C's are common include schools, dormitories, military barracks, households, correctional facilities, and daycare centers."

According to the CDC, MRSA is spread in the community:

"Anyone can get MRSA through direct contact with an infected wound or by sharing personal items, such as towels or razors, that have touched infected skin. MRSA infection risk can be increased when a person is in certain activities or places that involve crowding, skin-to-skin contact, and shared equipment or supplies. This might include athletes, daycare and school students, military personnel in barracks, and people who recently received inpatient medical care."

According to the CDC, Ebola is spread through direct contact with:

"- blood or bodily fluids of a person who is sick with Ebola
- objects that have been contaminated with the virus
- infected animals
- Ebola is not spread through the air or by water..."

"...The disease can also spread quickly within healthcare settings where hospital staff are not wearing appropriate protective equipment, including masks, gowns, gloves and eye protection."

"...Once someone recovers from Ebola, they can no longer spread the virus.  However, Ebola virus has been found in semen up to 3 months."


And there it is.  See it?

MRSA is spread on objects that have been contaminated...anywhere.

Ebola is also spread on objects that have been contaminated with the virus...anywhere.

These infections are not limited to only healthcare settings.

This is why we need to talk about MRSA.  It's already here.  Prevention needs to be put in place and people need to take it seriously.  There will be more news to come on the MRSA front...