Staph aureus is a ubiquitous organism that colonizes the skin/nares and can cause invasive disease.
MRSA risk factors include health care exposure (hospitalization) and antimicrobial use
Highly virulent organism
infection manifests as:
Pyogenic skin and soft tissue infection
MSK infection
Endocarditis
Abscess
Pneumonia
Infection of prosthetic devices and others
MSSA
Standard precautions.
MRSA
Contact precautions.
Add droplet if patient has a cough.
