Illnesses and Antibiotic Resistance

Staph Infections and MRSA

An increasing number of patients are being seen with skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (“staph”) bacteria that are resistant to many antibiotics.

These resistant strains of staph are known as “MRSA” (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), "VISA" (vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus) and "VRSA" (vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus).

• Causes and Symptoms of Staphylococcus aureus
  Staphylococcus aureus facts. Including how S. aureus is spread, common symptoms, treatment, prevention, and complications.
  • Staphylococcus aureus ("Staph") Skin Infection Prescription Pad
    Prescription pad for health care professionals to use when diagnosing a Staph infection.
    
    
• Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
  Information about methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
  • Learning about MRSA: A guide for Patients
    A printable booklet about MRSA.
  • Changing Bandages: Learning about MRSA
    A flyer showing the proper way to change a bandage.
    
    
• Vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA)
  and vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA)
  Information about vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus.