ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — Three confirmed cases of MRSA in Rowan County. All three patients work at the Daimler Trucks Plant in the town of Cleveland. The highly contagious infection is resistant to antibiotics.
A statement sent to WCCB Charlotte by a company spokesperson says, “Daimler Trucks North Americaβs primary concern is the health and well-being of its employees. Β Unfortunately, three confirmed cases of MRSA have been documented at the Daimler Trucks North America Truck Manufacturing Plant in Cleveland, North Carolina. Β The North Carolina Health Department has advised that this matter does not require special attention, however precautionary measures have been taken at the facility including complete sanitation of work areas and bathrooms in proximity to those affected. Β All plant workers have been informed about health best practices to greatly reduce the likelihood of contracting the infection.”
The health department says it is working with the company.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says MRSA starts as a bump that looks like a spider bite or infected area on the skin. The affected skin may appear red, swollen, warm to the touch, or full of fluid.Β
MRSA is not airborne. It spreads through skin to skin contact, or by touching something that’s been contaminated.Β
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