How Do You Prevent A Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Infection?
Staphylococcus aureus, often called “staph” is a type of bacteria commonly found on the skin or in the nose of healthy people. Approximately 30% of people have staph in their noses and do not have any symptoms. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is staph bacteria that is resistant to commonly used antibiotics such as penicillin. MRSA has emerged in the community and can cause infections in otherwise healthy people.MRSA is usually spread from person to person through direct skin contact or contact with shared items or surfaces (e.g., towels, used bandages, weight-training equipment surfaces) that have touched a person’s infection. Most MRSA infections are minor skin infections that may appear as sores or boils that often are red, swollen, painful, or have pus or other drainage. These skin infections commonly occur either at sites of breaks in the skin such as cuts and abrasions, or areas of the body covered by hair. Practice good personal hygiene. Wash your hands frequen
