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.