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MRSA
 MRSA
stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It is a
type of bacteria that are resistant to certain types of
antibiotics. When bacteria are resistant, it means that they can't be
killed by common antibiotics.
Many people have bacteria
on their skin that don't cause any harm. However, sometimes these
bacteria get inside the body through a break in the skin and cause an
infection. Infections caused by resistant bacteria, like MRSA, are more
difficult to treat. They can also be very serious, especially if they
are not treated properly or happen in deeper areas of the body like the
lungs. For more information,
take a look at the following resources.
Publications
These publications are patient-tested and
available to download. Washington state residents and organizations may
also order printed copies of these publications at no cost through the
Washington State Department of Printing General Store. To order choose "shop by
agency" and "Department of Health." Please note
ordering limits. If you have questions about ordering publications,
please contact
Brandon Prall
at 360-236-3796.
Skin Infections
from MRSA - fact sheet Updated 2009!
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download:
Arabic, Cambodian, Chinese, English, Korean, Russian, Spanish,
Ukrainian, Vietnamese
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order: English
(listed under "Antibiotic Resistance")
Living with MRSA
- booklet
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download: Arabic, Cambodian, Chinese, English, Korean, Russian, Spanish,
Ukrainian, Vietnamese
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order:
dual English/Spanish
(listed under "Antibiotic Resistance")
Be a Germ-Buster...Wash Your Hands! - poster
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download: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, dual English/Spanish, Hindi, Korean,
Nepalese, Russian, Turkish
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order:
dual English/Spanish
(listed under "Infectious Diseases")
Resources for
childcare programs
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MRSA Toolkit for
Childcare Programs - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Resources for
schools
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Questions and
Answers about MRSA in Schools - Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
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MRSA Toolkit for
Elementary Schools - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
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MRSA Toolkit for
Middle and High Schools - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Resources for the workplace
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MRSA Infection and the Workplace - Thurston County Public Health and
Social Services Department
Resources for health
professionals
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