MRSA: Action-oriented Guidance for Community-based Prevention
Tuesday, October 23, 2007; 12:00-1:00pm (Pacific)
Description
Football season has arrived, and with it the potential for MRSA outbreaks in the crowded locker rooms of local schools. MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is best known for its incidence in hospitals, but in recent years community-acquired cases have become more common. In this online, interactive session Dr. Jackie Dawson will discuss MRSA surveillance results in Washington's Region 7, including differences in pediatric versus adult populations. Dr. Dawson will also explore changes in MRSA drug resistance patterns over time, and will emphasize critical prevention and disinfection measures that public health practitioners can use in their communities.
Registration Information
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Presenter
Jackie Dawson, PhD, obtained an MS in Veterinary Pathobiology from the University of Illinois and a PhD in Medical Microbiology from the University of Georgia. Dr. Dawson worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for 14 years, as a research microbiologist specializing in the development of diagnostic tests for infectious diseases. She is currently the public health surveillance and response epidemiologist for Region 7 in Washington State.
Learner Objectives
By the end of this session participants will be able to:
- List the primary signs and symptoms of MRSA
- Describe how overuse of antibiotics is contributing to resistance in many organisms
- Discuss appropriate MRSA prevention measures
Target Audience
This session would be appropriate for the following audiences:
- Local and state public health practitioners
- Public health nurses
Slides and Related Resources
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