OBCO CHEMICAL CORP

7248 Spa Rd
North Charleston, SC 29418
ph: 843-572-6688
fax: 843-863-1466
alt: 1-800-982-6226

MRSA Information

  What is MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)?:  Some staph bacteria are resistant to antibiotics. MRSA is a type of staph that is resistant to antibiotics called beta-lactams. Beta-lactam antibiotics include methicillin and other more common antibiotics such as oxacillin, penicillin and amoxicillin. While 25% to 30% of the population is colonized with staph, approximately 1% is colonized with MRSA.
 
Who gets staph or MRSA infections?:  Staph infections, including MRSA, occur most frequently among persons in hospitals and healthcare facilities (such as nursing homes and dialysis centers) who have weakened immune systems. These healthcare-associated staph infections include surgical wound infections, urinary tract infections, bloodstream infections, and pneumonia.

 

How common are staph and MRSA infections?:  Staph bacteria are one of the most common causes of skin infection in the United States and are a common cause of pneumonia, surgical wound infections, and bloodstream infections. The majority of MRSA infections occur among patients in hospitals or other healthcare settings; however, it is becoming more common in the community setting. Data from a prospective study in 2003, suggests that 12% of clinical MRSA infections are community-associated, but this varies by geographic region and population.
How can I prevent staph or MRSA skin infections?

Practice good hygiene:

  1. Keep your hands clean by washing thoroughly with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

  2. Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered with a bandage until healed.

  3. Avoid contact with other people’s wounds or bandages.

  4. Avoid sharing personal items such as towels or razors.

 

 

Date last modified: February 3, 2005
Content source: 
Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP)
National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases

 

PHENOMENAL
Phenomenal is an excellent disinfectant, antimicrobial agent and two-way deodorizer for use on pre-cleaned, hard non-porous surfaces.  Phenomenal total release is a virucidal, tuberculocidal, fungicidal, bactericidal, Pseudomonacidal, Staphylocidal hospital use and broad spectrum disinfectant and antimicrobial agent.
 
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EPI SAN
Destroys germs ● Meets CDC guidelines ● Provides sanitizing and conditioning for hands with a blend of 64% ethyl alcohol and moisturizers ● Reduces risk of cross contamination and provides rapid broad spectrum  reduction of pathogenic organisms ● Effective against MRSA and VRE bacteria.

NEUTRAL DISINFECTANT CLEANER 
A concentrated deodorizing floor cleaner specially formulated to be used as part of a daily maintenance program for high-gloss floors.  Thoroughly cleans dirt without dulling, hazing or marring the original finish.  No rinsing is required.
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GERMICIDALCleans Disinfects and Deodorizes Kills the following organisms on hard, non-porous environmental surfaces:  Staphylococcus Aureus, Salmonella Choleraesuis, Psuedomonas Aeruginosa ,**Herpes Simplex, Type 1 and 2. USE ON:  Counter Tops, Table Tops, Plastic Surfaces, Sinks, Bathtubs, Shower Stalls, Grouting, Tiles, Wash Basins, Formica, Exhaust Fans, Stainless Steel, Finished Woodwork, Glazed Porcelain, Enameled Surfaces, Leather, Leatherette, Vinyl, Plastic USE IN:  Hospitals, Institutions, Office Buildings, Schools, Factories, Motels, Hotels, Cafeterias, Restaurants, Food Processing Plants. 

 

 

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7248 Spa Rd
North Charleston, SC 29418
ph: 843-572-6688
fax: 843-863-1466
alt: 1-800-982-6226