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What is MRSA?methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusStaphylococcus aureus or staph bacteria commonly live on the skin and in noses of healthy people .Usually staph bacteria are harmlessMRSA is a type of staph bacteria that has become resistant to methicillin and other antibiotics commonly used to treat staph infectionsHow is MRSA Spread? MRSA spread by close skin-to-skin contact, through openings in the skin such as cuts or scrapes, touching contaminated items and surfaces, crowded living conditions and poor hygiene. Sharing needles, clothing, and personal care items such as razors, nail clippers, towels and bar soap

MRSA usually affected people with weakened immune systems, such as those living in long-term care facilities like nursing homes.2What does a skin infectioncaused by MRSA look like?

MRSA skin infections can look like sores, blisters, rashes, and pimples. They have often been mistaken for spider bites.

How Is MRSA Treated?

Draining, cleaning, and covering the sore in the doctor's office may be the only treatment needed for skin infections, but physicians may also prescribe oral antibiotics

How can I prevent MRSA?

Frequent hand washing with soap and water -- or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizerDon't touch other people's wounds or bandages or share personal item