November 14, 2007

Public Health Alert

MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)

MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a kind of “Staph” bacteria that is resistant to some kinds of antibiotics. It is resistant to a family of antibiotics related to penicillin that includes antibiotics called methicillin and oxacillin.

Links to websites that contain good information about MRSA are:

• About MRSA www.mass.gov/dph/cdc/antibiotic/mrsa_about.htm
• Questions and Answers about MRSA for School Athletics Professionals www.mass.gov/dph/cdc/antibiotic/mrsa_school_athletics.htm
• Frequently Asked Questions for Parents and Students About MRSA