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Is MRSA a serious infection that can become life-threatening if left untreated?
The only way to determine if an infection is caused by MRSA is through laboratory testing ordered by a physician or other health care provider.
How do you get MRSA?
Can you get MRSA by touching someone’s MRSA-infected skin?
Can you get MRSA from touching surfaces that are contaminated with MRSA?
Can you get MRSA from sharing sports equipment?
Can you get MRSA from sharing personal hygiene items such as towels, gym clothes, or razors?
How are you fighting MRSA?
Do you wash your hands often with warm, soapy water?
When soap and water is not available, do you use 62% alcohol-based hand gel?
Do you take a shower or bathe after participating in contact sports or working with sports equipment?
Do you use soap and water and a clean towel when you shower or bathe?
Do you share clothing or sports equipment?
Do you wash uniforms and towels with hot water and detergent after each use?
Do you share personal items such as towels, gym clothes, or razors?
When you have a wound, do you keep it covered with a bandage that is taped on all four sides?
When you have a wound or skin problem that becomes red, swollen, and painful, or begins to drain, do you seek medical treatment?
