VISA and VRSA Information for Health Professionals
on this page:
Reporting
Information for labs
Clinical Features
Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines
References
Reporting VISA and VRSA
- Reporting Staphylococcus aureus Infection
Health care providers and clinical laboratories are required to report VISA and VRSA to the Minnesota Department of Health.
Information for labs
- MDH Public Health Laboratory: Staphylococcus aureus
Includes CDC's VRSA Update from May 6, 2010.
- Laboratory Detection: VISA/VRSA - Vancomycin-Intermediate/ Resistant Stapylococcus aureus
VISA and VRSA fact sheet for laboratories from the CDC. Attention: Non-MDH link
Clinical features
- Signs and
symptoms
The signs and symptoms of Stapylococcus aureus vary among individuals.
A person may not have all of these symptoms.
Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines
- Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines
General infection prevention guidelines, recommendations, and laws related to infection prevention.
References
- Investigation and Control of VISA/VRSA (PDF: 245 KB/19 pages)
CDC: A guide for health departments and infection control personnel. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Reduced Susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus to Vancomycin -- Japan, 1996
MMWR; July 11, 1997. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Staphylococcus aureus with Reduced Susceptibility to Vancomycin -- United States, 1997
MMWR; August 22, 1997. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Update: Staphylococcus aureus with Reduced Susceptibility to Vancomycin -- United States, 1997
MMWR; September 5, 1997. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Staphylococcus aureus with Reduced Susceptibility to Vancomycin -- Illinois, 1999
MMWR; January 7, 2000. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Staphylococcus aureus Resistant to Vancomycin -- United States, 2002
MMWR; July 5, 2002. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Public Health Dispatch: Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus -- Pennsylvania, 2002
MMWR; October 11, 2002. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Brief Report: Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus -- New York, 2004
MMWR; April 23, 2002. Attention: Non-MDH link
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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