MRSA Screening: Common Questions

MRSA Screening

Formal name: Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus screening

	Common Questions
	1. Can I get MRSA more than once? 2. Can I be colonized with MRSA and not know it? 3. Are different strains of MRSA always identified? 1. Can I get MRSA more than once? Yes, being successfully treated for MRSA colonization does not prevent you from getting it again. [Back to top ] 2. Can I be colonized with MRSA and not know it? Yes, those who are carriers are frequently healthy and will not know that they have it. [Back to top ] 3. Are different strains of MRSA always identified? No, not routinely. In the community and research setting, strains may be identified to evaluate their genetic characteristics, to track outbreaks, and to monitor their geographical spread. [Back to top ] << Prev \| Next >>

This article was last reviewed on September 1, 2006.