Methicillin-Resistant Staphlococcus Aureus (MRSA)

In the past few days I have received several requests for information on Methicillin-Resistant Staphlococcus Aureus (MRSA), a multi-antibiotic resistant bacteria, which has recently been highlighted in the media. The sources below may help you to answer questions from the public, especially with respect to the potential for infection of children in school settings.

MRSA in the community:

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa_ca.html

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa_ca_public.html

MRSA in schools:

CDC resource: http://www.cdc.gov/Features/MRSAinSchools/

NYS Dept. of Health resource:
http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/staphylococcus_aureus/methicillin_resistant/

MRSA prevention and control posters:

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa_ca_posters.html

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