MRSA and Semmelweis' Policy

MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)

• one of the most troublemaking strains of bacteria
• resistant to even very strong antibiotics

To prevent MRSA, we must practicegood hygiene in hospitals and stop prescribing antibiotics for non-serious infections.

Semmelweis and washing hands
Semmelweis stated that all doctors should wash their hands after each contact with patient, so pathogens don't spread out to other patients.  

 

An exam question taken from  http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/science-a-4405/past-papers-and-mark-schemes