A Sylvania Southview high school student has been diagnosed with the MRSA staph infection, according to district spokesman Nancy Crandell.
After a doctor notified school officials with confirmation of the infection, the district directly told those who had been in contact with the student, and the rest of the parents, staff, and faculty were notified with an automated message, Ms. Crandell said Monday.
Extra cleaning at the school was done.
"We've done due diligence at the school to make sure everything is clean and disinfected anywhere the student was," she said, noting that school will be in session today as scheduled.
The cleaning and notifications were done as precautions, she said.
Details about MRSA, and about steps being taken by the district to prevent the infection, such as custodial staff cleaning and disinfecting desktops and drinking fountains, have been posted on the district's Web site. The information includes steps students can take to help protect themselves from the infection, such as not sharing personal items, including towels and clothing, and by practicing good hygiene, including the frequent washing of hands.MRSA bacteria are highly resistant to most antibiotics and cause red and swollen skin. Symptoms of a more serious staph infection include chest pain, fever, muscle aches, and shortness of breath.
School officials learned Friday about the student having the staph infection, and made the notification then. The student, who is not being identified, is being treated and wasn't expected to be at school today, Ms. Crandell said Monday night.
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