MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus): caused by a particular type of staph bacteria that becomes resistant to many of the antibacterial medications used to treat regular staph infections. CA-MRSA (community assisted MRSA) affects a healthy population in the community such as child-care workers, those who live in crowded areas, and athletes. The CDC states that just 2% of the population carries the MRSA bacteria, but it is spread through skin-to-skin contact. Athletes that participate in contact sports are then susceptible because of open sores and cuts (The Mayo Clinic).
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