Pathogens
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Precautions

Add Droplet Precautions if symptoms of respiratory tract infection present

General Information

Gram positive cocci in clusters, coagulase positive

MRSA risk factors include:

  • Known colonization, prior MRSA infection
  • Injection drug use
  • Homelessness

Similar to S. aureus

  • Pyogenic skin and soft tissue infection
  • MSK infection
  • Endocarditis
  • Abscess
  • Pneumonia
  • Infection of prosthetic devices