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  • Skin Infections in Athletes
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S. aureus

  • S. aureus Home
  • About Staph
  • Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Prevention
  • Antimicrobial Resistant
  •  - MRSA
  •  - VISA and VRSA
  • Statistics
  • For Schools
  • For Correctional Facilities
  • For Health Professionals
  • Print Materials

Related Topics

  • Skin Infections in Athletes
  • Hand Hygiene
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections
  • Infection Control
  • Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship
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Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
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Contact Info

Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
IDEPC Comment Form

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus or “staph”)

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus or “staph”) is the leading cause of skin and soft tissue infections such as abscesses (boils), furuncles, and cellulitis.

  • About Staphylococcus aureus
    Staphylococcus aureus facts, including how S. aureus is spread, common symptoms and complications.

  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Staphylococcus aureus
    Diagnosis and treatment basics.

  • Preventing Staphylococcus aureus Transmission
    Learn how to minimize your risk of Staphylococcus aureus infection.

  • Care of a Staphylococcus aureus Infection
    Learn how take care of a Staphylococcus aureus infection, including how to properly change the bandages.

  • Antimicrobial-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
    An increasing number of patients are being seen with skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that are resistant to many antibiotics.
    MRSA | VISA and VRSA
  • Staphylococcus aureus Statistics
    Statistics for MRSA and Staphylococcus aureus, including the Annual Summary of Communicable Diseases Reported to the Minnesota Department of Health.

  • Staph and MRSA Information for Schools
    Commonly asked questions that will help parents and school officials prevent the spread of Staph and MRSA in schools.

  • Staph and MRSA Information for Correctional Facilities
    Guidelines, resources, and information for correctional facilities.

  • Staph and MRSA Information for Health Professionals
    Guidelines, resources, and other clinical information; information for laboratories on diagnosis and treatment; required reporting information.
    MRSA|CA-MRSA|HA-MRSA|VISA and VRSA

  • Print Materials
    Fact sheets, booklets, brochures, flyers, and other materials that you can print and use.
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Last Updated: 10/19/2022

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