In a recent study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, researchers have found that the bacteria that causes Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can survive on environmental surfaces for up to 8 days. MRSA is a contagious and potentially deadly form of staph infection that can be contracted through contact with an infected person or surface. The study looked at the presence of MRSA in different environmental settings, such as health care facilities and other public spaces. The findings reveal that MRSA can survive on environmental surfaces for prolonged periods of time, and that staff members should be aware of the risk of environmental contamination when caring for patients and visitors. The authors suggest that regular cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces may help reduce the risk of MRSA transmission.

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source: Phys.org