How does someone get infected with MRSA?
MRSA infection is usually passed by direct physical contact with someone who has an open, infected sore. MRSA bacteria from the infected sore can spread to the person’s hands or other parts of the skin. Sometimes a person can be infected with MRSA through direct physical contact with a contaminated personal item (such as a towel, washcloth, clothing, sheets, soap, bandages or razor) or a contaminated surface (such as shared sports equipment). Sharing needles, drug “works” or tattoo equipment are particularly high-risk activities.
