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Methicillin-resistent Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
| Resources on MRSA and its signs, symptoms, treatment and prevention. |
What is MRSA? Staph aureus is a bacteria commonly found on the skin of healthly people. Methicillin is an antibiotic that is commonly used to treat staph infections. Some staph have developed resistance to methicillin and can no longer be used to cure the infection. These resistant bacteria are called methicillin resistant Staph aureus or MRSA.
Resources
Overview of Community-Associated MRSA
Communicable Disease Control - Methicillin-resistent Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Let's Talk About ...
Community-Associated Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
What is MRSA?
Protecting Yourself and Others from Infection
Preventing the Spread of MRSA in the Home
Preventing the Spread of MRSA in the Community
MRSA and your Health Care
Protecting Yourself and Others from Infection
Preventing the Spread of MRSA in the Home
Preventing the Spread of MRSA in the Community
MRSA and your Health Care
