How else is MRSA spread?
If a person who has not been hospitalized or had medical procedures within the last 12 months develops a staph or MRSA infection, it is likely the result of a Community-Acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA) infection. CA-MRSA is spread by skin-to-skin contact or contact with items or surfaces that have come into contact with someone else’s infection. According to the CDC, MRSA infections can occur anywhere. Certain settings have factors that make it easier for MRSA to be transmitted, including schools, dormitories, military barracks, households, correctional facilities, and day care centers. Patients who are parents of school age children may ask dental professionals questions about MRSAs and staph infections. It is important to acknowledge their concerns and respond with accurate information. A helpful resource for parents to refer to is the CDC Web site at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Discuss MRSA infections with the entire dental team As dental health-care professionals, our patien
