MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureas) is a contagious staph infection which may be serious. The documents and links below contain information to help recognize MRSA and prevent the spread of infection.
The following sites provide more information:
If you have additional questions about MRSA, talk to your healthcare provider or call our Communicable Disease Epidemiology program at (509) 324-1442.
Epidemiologists monitor, track, and respond to infectious disease in the community to prevent spread of illness.