MRSA (methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus)

CA-MRSA in Athletics

A Guide for Coaches: Preventing the Spread of Bacteria Among Your Athletes
This brochure from the New York State Department of Health provides prevention strategies for coaches.
http://www.health.state.ny.us/publications/signature/1496.pdf

A Good Offense is Still the Best Defense
Athletic poster from Texas Department of State Health Services.
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/health/antibiotic_resistance/educational/

Information on Staphylococcal Infections For School Athletic Departments
This guidance from the Texas Department of State Health Services provides information in creating policy
for management of MRSA in athletics.
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/health/antibiotic_resistance/mrsa/mrsaathleticdepartment.pdf

Information on Staphylococcal Infections in School Athletic Departments: Instructions for the Athlete
This document from the Texas Department of State Health describes strategies to prevent staphylococcal
infections. http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/health/antibiotic_resistance/mrsa/mrsa_athlete.pdf

Prevention of MRSA in Athletic Setting
This is a video for middle school and high school athletes from the Mecklenburg County (North Carolina)
Health Department.
http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Health+Department/Top+News/MRSA.htm

Questions and Answers about MRSA for School Athletic Professionals
This fact sheet from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health provides detailed information
regarding MRSA in the athletic setting, including posters.
http://www.mass.gov/dph/cdc/antibiotic/mrsa_school_athletics.htm#links

Skin Infections in Athletes
This educational material from the Minnesota Department of Health includes a fact sheet, booklets,
posters, and flyers for athletes, families, and coaches. Information includes skin examination, bandage
changing, and hand washing.
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/dtopics/athlete

Staphylococcus aureus and the Athlete Quick Facts
This fact sheet from the ISDH describes why an athlete is at risk for MRSA infections and how to prevent
them.
http://www.in.gov/isdh/healthinfo/QuickFact_PDFs/StaphylococcusAureus.pdf

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