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CA-MRSA

• Published: September 2006
• Revised: February 2010
• Topic: Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA)  
• Scope: Recommendation
• Abstract:Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is an increasing cause of infections in the community. Clinicians and other healthcare personnel should be aware of the emergence of Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureas (CA-MRSA), as well as recommendations for prevention and control strategies.
• Target Population: General population particularly in settings where accommodation, equipment or other items are shared. 
• Exclusions: None