Guest guest Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 In my effort to find some answers, I came across this bit of information about tea tree oil and its effect on MRSA... Just thougth I would share it with y'all. I apologize if this common knowledge <<Fiction: TTO can cure MRSA infections Fact: MRSA are Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that have become resistant to several antibiotics including methicillin. MRSA can infect people and cause disease, or can simply colonise the skin of healthy people without doing them any harm. MRSA infections are often serious and life-threatening while MRSA colonisation is not usually a problem for the carrier. However, if the MRSA carrier happens to pass their MRSA to a person who is already unwell or who has a wound, they may become very ill. In hospitals and other healthcare settings, much effort goes into reducing MRSA carriage by decolonising carriers in order to reduce subsequent MRSA infections. Decolonisation plays an important role in infection control. We know that TTO can inhibit and kill MRSA in the lab. We also have some evidence that it may be useful for decolonising MRSA carriers. On the current evidence, it is unlikely that TTO will be used to treat systemic MRSA infections although it may find a use in treating wounds infected or colonised with MRSA.>> from:This page was compiled by Dr Carson. Please direct comments and inquiries to her. http://www.meddent.uwa.edu.au/teatree/FAQ.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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