MRSA

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a bacterium found as part of the normal human flora, often found in the upper respiratory tract and on the skin. In most cases S. aureus does not pose a health risk; however, it is an opportunistic pathogen. If S. aureus enters the bloodstream or internal tissues, it can be life-threatening. Multidrug resistant S. aureus such as methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), present significant challenges due to its virulence mechanisms and the difficulty of establishing a universal treatment plan. Delineating infections acquired in healthcare settings (HA-MRSA) from those acquired in the community (CA-MRSA) is increasingly challenging and shifts in antimicrobial resistance profiles between different populations pose challenges to treatment. Thus, MRSA is a pathogen of public health concern in both healthcare and community environments.