Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

• MRSA Basics
  MRSA history and how it is spread.
  
  
• MRSA Statistics
  Minnesota Department of Health Disease Control Newsletter, Annual Summary of Communicable Diseases Reported to the Minnesota Department of Health statistics for MRSA.
  
  
• MRSA Information for Health Professionals
  Guidelines, resources, and other clinical information; information for laboratories on diagnosis and treatment; required reporting information.
  CA-MRSA | HA-MRSA
  
  
• Staph and MRSA Information for Schools
  Commonly asked questions that will help parents and school officials prevent the spread of Staph and MRSA in schools.
  
  
• Staph and MRSA Information for Correctional Facilities
  Guidelines, resources, and information for correctional facilities.
  
  
• Skin Infections in Athletes
  Skin infections account for up to 10% of time-loss injuries in some sports and can cause serious illness. Skin infections can be spread from one athlete to another. You can help protect athletes from becoming sick or losing playing time due to skin infections.
  
  
• MRSA Recommendations
  This report serves as the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Recommendations for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) control in acute care settings as required under Minnesota Statutes, section 144.585.
  

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