Abstract
PURPOSE: To provide practitioners with a general overview of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) and hospital-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (HA-MRSA) and their diagnoses and treatment.
TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in preventing, diagnosing, and treating MRSA infection.
OBJECTIVES: After reading this article and taking the test, the participant should be able to:
1. Discuss the microbiology, demographics, and epidemiology of CA-MRSA and HA-MRSA.
2. Explain the diagnosis, treatment, and preventative care associated with MRSA infections.