About one-third of people in the world have S. aureus bacteria on their bodies at any given time, primarily in the nose and on the skin.

s one of many hospital-acquired infections exhibiting increased antimicrobial resistance.

an increase in the number of invasive procedures

The CDC defines hospital-acquired MRSA (HA-MRSA) in persons who have had frequent or recent contact with hospitals or healthcare facilities (such as nursing homes or dialysis centers) within the previous year, have recently undergone an invasive medical procedure, or are immunocompromised.

MRSA may be more easily transmitted when the following five Cs are present: Crowding frequent skin-to-skin Contact Compromised skin (cuts or abrasions) Contaminated items and surfaces lack of Cleanliness.

Locations where the five Cs are common include schools, dormitories, military barracks, households, correctional facilities, and daycare centers. C