Where does the MRSA bacteria come from?

Answer by  wennifred (597)

MRSA is a bacteria commonly found on the skin and nasal passages of many people. It is a strain of staphylococcus aureus which is resistant to most antibiotics, which is why it is such a difficult infection to treat. Infection occurs when the bacteria passes from the surface of the skin into a wound site.

Answer by  jamiec (74)

MRSA bacteria is normally found on the skin and in the noses of many people. It's a type of Staph infection that's resistant to most antibiotics. Infections occur when the bacteria is passed from the surface of the skin to a wound.

Answer by  nita (18)

MRSA is on a persons skin all the time. It lives on everyday items. Wash your personal items often. MRSA lives on the skin until you get a cut, scrape.

Answer by  kph0329 (637)

MRSA stands for methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus. Staphylococcus aureus lives on our skin and in our noses and normally causes no problems. MRSA strains are resistant to many antibiotics, which makes it more difficult to treat. People with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable. Widespread overuse of antibiotics over the years has caused MRSA to develop.

Answer by  Anonymous

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