It is important that University students, faculty and staff be knowledgeable about this potential health risk and effectively address the issues in our community.

Factual information on this topic, including effective ways to minimize the risks associated with these organisms may be found in the following references.

MRSA in the workplace:

www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/mrsa/

Overview of Community acquired MRSA:

www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa_ca.html

Community Associated MRSA – Erie County Department of Health

www.erie.gov/health/mrsa.asp

Questions and Answers about MRSA in Schools

www.cdc.gov/Features/MRSAinSchools/

Prevention and Control of Healthcare-associated MRSA:

www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa_prevention.html

If you have any questions, or wish to discuss MRSA further, please do not hesitate to contact EH&S.