Community-acquired MRSA threat
February 1st 2008 Sheffield’s Gems Hygiene is urging gyms and their members to be more proactive in the fight against communityacquired MRSA (CA-MRSA).
“This is one of the busiest times of the year for sports facilities and managers and gym users should be extra vigilant when it comes to hygiene, particularly in light of the risks posed by CAMRSA,” says Gems boss,Dave Campbell.
CA-MRSA could be a potentially serious threat to public health in coming years. It is currently less common than the hospitalacquired strain, but can be contracted in public facilities, with gyms and leisure centres being particularly high risk due to the sweaty residue left on equipment.
The company suggests the health and leisure industries review their cleaning agents to ensure an effective anti-bacterial product is being used.
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