Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is an important public health issue.  MRSA can cause a variety of infections from common skin infections to life-threatening infections both inside and outside of the healthcare setting.  The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is working with partners to better understand these infections and prevent them from spreading in our communities.

Resources for the Public

• Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Infections (CDC)

• National MRSA Education Initiative: Preventing MRSA Skin Infections (CDC)

• MRSA Prevention Information and Advice for Athletes (CDC)

• Questions and answers for pet owners about MRSA

• MRSA Information and Advice for Family Caregivers (CDC)

• Personal Prevention of MRSA Skin Infections (CDC)

• Environmental Cleaning & Disinfecting for MRSA (CDC)

   

 Resources for Healthcare Providers  

• Prevention of MRSA Infections in Healthcare Settings (CDC)

• Management of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in Healthcare Settings (CDC) 

• Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Long-term-care Facilities

• MRSA Information for Veterinarians  (CDPHE)

• Diagnosis and Testing of MRSA Infections (CDC)

  • Laboratory Testing (CDC)

 Resources for Schools and Childcare

• Recommendations for the Management of MRSA in School and Childcare Settings (CDPHE)

• MRSA Information and Advice for School Officials (CDC)

• MRSA Information and Advice for Coaches & Athletic Directors (CDC)

• MRSA Toolkit for Middle and High Schools (Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department)

Resources for Public Health Professionals

• Management of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Infections: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prisons (Federal Bureau of Prisons)