Who Is at Risk for CA-MRSA Infections?
There are several groups that have been identified that have a higher risk for CA-MRSA infections, and outbreaks (or clusters) of CA-MRSA infections have occurred among many of them. From these outbreaks, we can learn who is at risk for infection and target these people with prevention education. Alaska Natives4: There have been outbreaks of CA-MRSA skin infections associated with prior antibiotic use. Native Americans4: At an Indian Health Service facility in the Midwest, the number of MRSA infections increased over an eight-year period. Low socio-economic class, crowded living conditions, and limited access to healthcare contributed to the high rate of skin infections. Pacific Islanders4: A disproportionate percentage of patients infected with CA-MRSA at four healthcare centers in Hawaii were Pacific Islanders. Prisoners4: In Georgia, California, and Texas, an increase of infections due to CA-MRSA among prisoners was associated with poor hygiene, limited access to medical care, and i
