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How do you get mrsa staph infection in nursing home?

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Dr. Scott Bolhack answered

Specializes in Wound care

MRSA: Mrsa is a form of staphylococcus bacteria that is resistant to a specific group of antibiotics. It is prevalent in all settings, not only the nursing home. Many people are colonized with the bacteria; this does not mean they are infected. Make sure that you do your best to wash your hands as frequently as possible.

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Answered 9/8/2013

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