Links to MRSA Information

MRSA stands for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. This type of bacteria causes “staph” infections that are resistant to treatment with usual antibiotics.

New!!!   Living with MRSA

http://www.healthvermont.org/prevent/MRSA.aspx#pubs

Living with MRSA Booklet

Living with MRSA 8 x 11 format

MRSA Podcast: http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=6936
MRSA Data and Statistics: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa_surveillanceFS.html

MRSA in Healthcare Settings
Overview of MRSA in Healthcare Settings: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_MRSA_spotlight_2006.html
Fact Sheet for Healthcare Personnel: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa_healthcareFS.html
MRSA Prevention Healthcare Guideline: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/pdf/ar/mdroGuideline2006.pdf
Hand Hygiene Healthcare Guideline: http://www.cdc.gov/handhygiene/

HCUP Statistical Brief #35 MRSA in US Hospital 1993-2005:  http://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb35.pdf

MRSA in the Community
Overview of MRSA in the Community: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa_ca.html
Information for the Public: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa_ca_public.html
Information for Healthcare Providers: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa_ca_clinicians.html
Clinical Management Strategies: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/pdf/ar/CAMRSA_ExpMtgStrategies.pdf
Educational Materials (Posters and Information Sheet): http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa_ca_posters.html
MRSA in Schools: http://www.cdc.gov/Features/MRSAinSchools/

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