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Gram positive cocci in clusters, Coagulase positive.
Staphylococcus aureus is a ubiquitous organism that colonizes the skin/nares and can cause invasive disease.
MRSA risk factors include:
Based on the 2021 antibiogram, TBRHSC MRSA rate is 47%.
Pyogenic skin and soft tissue infection
MSK infection
Endocarditis
Abscess
Pneumonia
Infection of prosthetic devices
Others
MSSA: Standard precautions.
MRSA and VRSA: Requires contact precautions.