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MRSA

MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureas) is a contagious staph infection which may be serious. The documents and links below contain information to help recognize MRSA and prevent the spread of infection.

• SRHD Living With MSRA booklet (PDF)
  
• DOH Living With MRSA booklet (PDF)
• MRSA Questions and Answers for Schools (PDF)

The following sites provide more information:

• CDC: National MRSA Education Initiative
• CDC: MRSA and the Workplace

If you have additional questions about MRSA, talk to your healthcare provider or call our Communicable Disease Epidemiology program at (509) 324-1442.

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