Invasive Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Surveillance
In 2005, as part of the EIP Active Bacterial Core surveillance (ABCs) system, MDH initiated population-based invasive MRSA surveillance in Ramsey County. In 2008, surveillance was expanded to include Hennepin County.
On this page:
What to report
How to report
More about MRSA
More about invasive bacterial diseases
- All invasive MRSA infections in Hennepin and Ramsey county residents should be reported to MDH within one working day.
- Normally Sterile Sites
Definition of normally sterile sites (and exceptions) for submission of clinical isolates to the Minnesota Department of Health Public Health Laboratory.
- Invasive Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infection Case Report Form
ABCs invasive MRSA case report form updated in 2010.
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
MDH comprehensive MRSA resource page.
More about Invasive bacterial diseases
Reporting Staphylococcus aureus
- Reporting Staphylococcus aureus Infection
Minnesota Rules Governing Communicable Diseases require health care providers to report deaths or serious disease due to Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) to the Minnesota Department of Health.
Spotlight
"Superbugs": Antimicrobial Resistance
Frequently Requested Materials
Learning about MRSA: A guide for Patients
MRSA: Antibiotic-resistant “Staph” Skin Infections
MRSA: Information for Coaches and Athletes
Fact sheet about MRSA for coaches and athletes.
Questions and Answers about MRSA in Schools
Fact sheet that answers commonly asked questions that will help parents and school officials prevent the spread of MRSA in schools.
CA-MRSA: Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers
Staphylococcus aureus Prescription Pad
Hand Hygiene
Information about washing/cleaning your hands.
Antimicrobial Susceptibilities of Selected Pathogens (MDH Antibiogram)
If you have questions or comments about this page, use our IDEPC Comment Form or call 651-201-5414 (TTY: 651-201-5797) for the MDH Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division.
