Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus or “staph”)

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus or “staph”) is the leading cause of skin and soft tissue infections such as abscesses (boils), furuncles, and cellulitis.

• Antimicrobial-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
  An increasing number of patients are being seen with skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that are resistant to many antibiotics.
  MRSA | VISA and VRSA
   
• Staphylococcus aureus Statistics
  Statistics for MRSA and Staphylococcus aureus, including the Annual Summary of Communicable Diseases Reported to the Minnesota Department of Health.

• 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.
   
• Staph and MRSA Information for Health Professionals
  Guidelines, resources, and other clinical information; information for laboratories on diagnosis and treatment; required reporting information.
  MRSA|CA-MRSA|HA-MRSA|VISA and VRSA

• Print Materials
  Fact sheets, booklets, brochures, flyers, and other materials that you can print and use.