Brits are advised to refrain from sharing personal items like towels and razors as MRSA infections rise in the community. Between January and March 2023, a total of 175 infections were reported, marking a 47% increase from the same timeframe in 2019. Younger people are increasingly affected, with nearly 25% of cases involving patients under 45. The UK Health Security Agency is monitoring these rates and advocating for hygiene measures, emphasizing that the threat to public health remains low despite the alarming statistics.
Brits are urged to avoid sharing towels or razors due to a 47% increase in MRSA infections in the community, with significant impacts on younger patients.
Infection rates of MRSA in the UK have risen to 175 cases between January and March 2023, with 24% of patients under 45 years old, illustrating a worrying trend.
The UK Health Security Agency is monitoring infection rates to understand the causes behind the rise, while emphasizing hygiene practices to prevent further spread.
Colin Brown from the UKSHA states that the overall public risk of MRSA bloodstream infections remains low, but is being closely observed amidst rising trends.
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