Black and Hispanic hemodialysis patients experience higher rates of Staphylococcus aureus infections, and socioeconomic factors may account for some of the disparity. According to a report from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers and others in the February 10 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Hispanic hemodialysis patients face the greatest risk of S. aureus with a 40% higher risk than non-Hispanic White patients. Black patients were found to have a 10% higher risk, but it was not statistically significant when access type, age, sex, and dialysis site, encompassing socioeconomic indicators, were considered. A disproportionately higher rate of S. aureus infections occurred in patients from areas with higher poverty, crowding, and lower education levels. To prevent infections, the authors recommend a comprehensive approach that considers racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities.