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Dennis Quaid's New-Born Twins Suffer Staph Infections and Drug Overdose

Dennis Quaid and his wife, Kimberly, have been suffering through a horrible nightmare with their new-born twins. Two weeks after being born, the twins suffered from staph infections and were brought to the hospital to seek medical treatment. At the hospital, the babies were given an overdose of a blood thinner and are in intensive care. To read more, click here.

Young, Healthy Firefighter Dies From MRSA Infection

A MRSA infection stole the life of a strong, healthy, 33-year-old Texas firefighter in less than 2 weeks. Complaining of severe back pain, Mike Chandler was put on painkillers until he was finally admitted to the emergency room unable to breathe and with signs of kidney failure. The infection took over his body quickly and he passed away shortly thereafter. Because of his profession as a firefighter, Chandler was at a higher risk of contracting the deadly infection. MRSA infections also are spreading in high school athletic departments, child care facilities, dormitories, gyms and spas, according to a warning issued by Texas health officials. To read more, click here. Super Clean's cleaning process eliminates MRSA and complies with the guidelines established by the National Fire Protection Association for cleaning firefighters' turnout gear.

Doctors Amputate Teenager's Leg to Battle MRSA

Doctors had to amputate 13 year old DaVonte King's leg in order to win the battle against MRSA. The Wisconsin teen fell ill after football practice and landed in the hospital on October 1, 2007 and remained there for 2 months battling the deadly MRSA infection. On life support, the doctors were forced to amputate King's leg in order to save his life. Having survived the MRSA infection, King is back at home and remains optimistic about his future in the NFL, whether it be as a coach or otherwise. To read more, please click here.

Ricky Lannetti's Story

For anyone who does research on MRSA, you cannot avoid Ricky Lannetti's story. You cannot and you should not. Please click here and read about a star football player, in the prime of his life and at the top of his game, until MRSA struck.

Protect Your Pets From MRSA

Humans are not the only ones threatened by Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Animals are in danger, too, and are more often underdiagnosed. Researchers at Cornell University have determined that infected people can pass the MRSA infection along to their pets. If your pet has suffered from a skin infection that has not gone away, it could be MRSA. To read more about this study, click here.

Governor of Washington State Urges Reporting of MRSA Infections

On November 14, 2007, the Governor of Washington, Christine Gregoire, directed her Department of Health Secretary, Mary Selecky, to urge all medical laboratories in the state to report cases of invasive MRSA infections. In addition, the Governor wants to convene a panel of scientific experts to recommend the best strategies to monitor and decrease the threat of antibiotic-resistant organisms, including MRSA. Gregoire also emphasized that the Department of Health must concentrate its efforts even more with regard to educating the public, schools and businesses about MRSA and the steps to take to avoid infection. Super Clean has created a public awareness campaign called 'H.I. Five Sports' to do exactly that: to educate people about MRSA and the precautions to take so that we may all protect ourselves against MRSA. To read more about H.I. Five Sports, please visit our website at www.supercleangear.com. To read more about Governor Gregoire's directive, click here.

CBS's 60 Minutes Covers MRSA Epidemic

Leslie Stahl, for the popular CBS show "60 Minutes", covered the community-acquired MRSA epidemic by following one high school's story within its football team. After suffering from MRSA infections, the team has implemented a hygiene program to help protect its student-athletes from danger. Education is a key component of any program and each member of the team is fully aware of the danger signs of MRSA and what to look out for. Sometimes looking like innocent pimples, MRSA can inflame over night and turn into serious infection. A doctor interviewed in the piece recognizes the problem as an epidemic this country needs to take seriously. Already exposed to our last-line-of-defense antibiotic, MRSA is learning new ways around the powerful medicine. To view the report, please go to the CBS website or click here.

National Athletic Trainers Association Posts Statement in Light of Recent MRSA News

The National Athletic Trainers Association posted its recommendations on how to prevent and reduce the onset of MRSA both on and off the field of athletic competition. Proper prevention and management recommendations include the proper washing of athletic gear. In addition, the NATA suggests that when an athlete or trainer suspects MRSA, he or she should seek immediate medical attention and encourage healthcare officials to take a bacterial culture to make a proper diagnosis. To read more about the NATA recommendations, click here.

NCAA Football Rules Committee Recommends Cleaning Equipment to Protect Against MRSA

The 2007 NCAA Football Rules Committee recognized that MRSA is a significant problem in high school, college and professional football and, in response to a presentation by the National Athletic Trainers Association, has recommended properly washing athletic gear, among other precautions, to protect against MRSA infections. To read about the Committee's recommendations, click here.

Officials Identify Real Potential for MRSA Outbreak in Los Angeles Schools, Especially Among Athletes

A Sylmar middle school recently disinfected its classrooms, locker rooms and gym in response to one of its students being hospitalized with MRSA. The student is expected to recover. Connie Moore, director of nursing services at the LAUSD, stated that it is not known how many students have or have had MRSA within the Los Angeles Unified School District because it is not a reportable illness. Dr. Gil Chavez of the state health department stated that "because of the real potential for an MRSA outbreak in schools, especially among athletes, we must remain vigilant to ensure our students stay healthy." The infection can be spread by sharing towels and razors, or rolling on a wrestling mat or football field with open scrapes. School and health officials stress practicing good hygiene to protect against MRSA, including washing hands, keeping equipment clean, and not sharing personal items. To read more from this Los Angeles Daily News article, click here.

Some Gyms Increase Their Hygiene Protocol in Response to MRSA Scare

In a New York Times article published on November 1, 2007, health officials report that MRSA can be contracted from a gym environment. Because bacteria can live on surfaces for an indefinite period, some gyms have increased their cleaning measures in order to protect their clientele. Most of the bigger chains, like Equinox and The Sports Club/LA, have not revised their cleaning policies in response to the recent MRSA scare. These clubs regularly provide hand sanitizer or wipes, spray equipment twice a day and provide clean towels. But most gyms ignore the other fitness equipment that harbor dangerous bacteria, such as yoga/exercise mats and community boxing gloves. Super Clean disinfects the mats and boxing gloves of certain pilates/yoga studios and gyms within the Los Angeles area. To see a list of these gyms and patronize these "Super Clean" establishments, please contact Super Clean at 310.808.1080. To read more from the NY Times article, click here.

Hospital Reviews Care of Boy After Death From MRSA

The City hospital where 12-year old Omar Rivera died from MRSA is currently reviewing why they failed to identify MRSA during the care of their patient. A student at another school in the region, Trinity Elementary School, in New Rochelle, is suffering from an MRSA infection, but the child is expected to recover. As a result, the school conducted special cleaning of its facilities before the school re-opened its doors. To read more, click here.

Football Player Sues College for Nearly Losing Leg to MRSA

In a recently filed lawsuit seeking $250,000 in damages, former college football player, Nick Zaffarese, accused team trainers of ignoring his MRSA infection in September 2005 and costing him to nearly lose his leg. Zaffarese's infection started as an ingrown hair on his inner thigh. When he told trainers how painful and swollen it had become, they did not seek medical attention for his condition until it started ooozing puss. He even suffered from a high fever and collapsed during that time. Zaffarese characterized the team's locker room as unsanitary and exposed the college's lack of hygiene awareness, stating that team members commonly shared equipment and towels. The cost of cleaning sports equipment and sanitizing athletic lockerrooms and venues is a lot less than fighting and ultimately losing lawsuits. To read more about this story, click here.