Staph and MRSA: Information for Correctional Facilities
on this page:
Guidelines
References
Guidelines
- Federal Bureau of Prisons: Management of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Infections (PDF: 612KB/ 43 pages)
The Federal Bureau of Prisons MRSA prison guidance (August 2005) Attention: Non-MDH link
References
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infections in Correctional Facilities
MMWR; August 22, 2003. Methicillin resistant staphlocccal aureus in correctional facilities. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Comparison of Community- and Health Care–Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infection
JAMA. 2003;290:2976-2984. Timothy S. Naimi, Kathleen H. LeDell, Kathryn Como-Sabetti, et al.
- Epidemiology and Clonality of Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Minnesota, 1996-1998
Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2001;33:990-996. Timothy S. Naimi, Kathleen H. LeDell, David J. Boxrud, et al.
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)
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