The following factors have been associated with MRSA in previous studies:
- Previous known MRSA infection in child or a significant contact (e.g. family member)
- Family member is a healthcare worker
- First nations child or Pacific Island origin (e.g. Samoan)
- Day care attendance
- Prolonged hospitalization in the last 1 year
- Antibiotic therapy in the last 2 months
- Critically ill
- Chronic skin condition (e.g. atopic eczema)