Inform all health care providers who treat you if you have MRSA.
Infections with CA-MRSA are becoming increasingly prevalent among young, otherwise healthy adults and children in the United States. Nurses can minimize the risk of becoming infected with CA-MRSA or of spreading the infection to others by practicing frequent hand hygiene and by following contact precautions when caring for patients with draining wounds. Check your facility's policy on the care of these patients.
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