I emailed Dr. Hudson, the mircobiologist from UNCC and he ended up calling me. He was very informative and the first person I've talked with that knows all about MRSA. He has been studying this bacteria for years.
One thing he really tries to educate people about is the use of anti-bacterial soaps and cleaners. Basically, when we use these, it kills both good and bad germs, BUT...leaves the strong germs. We all have both living on our bodies and we need the good to keep the bad under control. So, if you have MRSA on your skin and use anti-bacterial soap, you kill the weak MRSA and leave the strong MRSA to multiply and become stronger. The best way to wash is using plain soap! Yes, plain soap! We have been using Ivory. He says he even uses this soap and deals with MRSA everyday in the lab. You want to wash the germs off, not use a killing agent because no matter what you use, the strong one's will be left behind.
So...if you use anti-bacterial soap or cleaners in your house...THROW IT AWAY! It will eventually make the problem worse.
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