MRSA
Skin Infections and Health
(Washington State Department of Health) Basic information available in both English and Spanish on MRSA for both clinicians and consumers.
http://www.doh.wa.gov/topics/antibiotics/mrsa.htm
Information for Consumers
- Fact Sheet for Patients: Antibiotic-resistant "Staph" Skin Infections
(Los Angeles County Public Health Department) Provides sound information in a well-organized and complete manner.
http://lapublichealth.org/acd/docs/staphfactsheet.pdf - Living with MRSA
(Los Angeles County Public Health Department) This 20 page document provides a wealth of very specific information for patients.
http://lapublichealth.org/acd/docs/MRSA/Living%20with%20MRSA06[1].pdf - Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
(Johns Hopkins Medicine) Also available in a PDF format, this resource is designed to answer common questions asked by patients.
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/heic/patient/mrsa/index.html - MRSA Infection
(Mayo Clinic) Written by the Mayo Clinic staff, this site presents general information then zeros in on specifics, such as treatment options, causes, signs and symptoms. It has a handy toolbar which allows users to view information in a larger font, as well as to send it via e-mail or to print it.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mrsa/DS00735 - MRSA Infection
(MedicineNet.com) Intended mainly for consumers, this resource was written by a physician. The main information is written as an FAQ - it first poses common questions, then supplies answers in a factual, concise manner. The site also contains graphics as well as information on medications commonly used to treat MRSA.
http://www.medicinenet.com/mrsa_infection/article.htm - MRSA Infection - MEDLINEplus Encyclopedia
(National Library of Medicine) Information provided in MEDLINEplus follows a specific formula; it presents definitions, alternative names for diseases or conditions, treatment options, complications, outcomes. It is written in an easy-to-understand manner and the page is simple to navigate.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007261.htm - MRSA Infections
(KeepKidsHealthy.com) Written for parents of children by pediatricians, this site presents information in a concise question-and-answer format. Links are provided to supplementary or related information.
http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/infectionsguide/mrsa.html - Questions & Answers: Staph/MRSA Skin Infections
(Los Angeles County Public Health Department) Colorful one page FAQ-style information.
http://lapublichealth.org/acd/docs/StaphBrochureENG.pdf - Staph Infection/MRSA
(Hardin MD) Created by librarians at the Hardin Library of the Health Sciences, this site provides links to a variety of resources on the World Wide Web.
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/staph.html - Staph Wound Infections and Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(Lab Tests Online) This public resource of information on laboratory tests presents an overview of MRSA and staph infections and describes lab tests used to confirm the diagnosis. Information here is written at a slightly higher level of reading comprehension and uses some technical terminology, which is clearly defined for the reader.
http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/conditions/staph.html - Superbug Staph Spread in Community
(MedicineNet.com) See also MedicineNet.com's information on MRSA Infection listed above. This information focuses on community-related MRSA.
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=46074 - Understanding MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
(WebMD) This site is packed full of information in a variety of formats - basic overview information, questions answered by experts, short video clips, quizzes. The screen is "busy" but worth taking the extra minute to decipher to find the goodies! Icons located at the top of the page allow the use to customize font size.
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/understanding-mrsa-methicillin-resistant-staphylococcus-aureus - What is Staphylococcus aureus (staph)?
(HealthyNJ) This site, created by librarians at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) contains a good overview of the topic, as well as links to some of the best informational sites for consumers. It also contains New Jersey-specific information.
http://www.healthynj.org/dis-con/mrsa/main.htm
Information for Healthcare Workers/Clinicians
- Antimicrobial Resistance
(State of New Jersey, Department of Health and Senior Services) This site contains links to two documents; one discusses MRSA in schools and the prevention of its spread. The other is a lengthy document, Strategic Plan to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance in New Jersey. The site also contains links to educational materials, and FAQ, and information for health professionals.
http://www.nj.gov/health/cd/mrsa/index.shtml - Antimicrobial Resistance: Old Bugs, New Threats, and the Public Health Response
(University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Public Health Grand Rounds) An archived Webcast, complete with handouts, on MRSA.
http://www.publichealthgrandrounds.unc.edu/antimicrob_resist/index.htm - Canadian Recommendations for Reducing the Spread of CAMRSA
(Canadian Medical Association Journal) Here is a link to a PDF document containing Canadian recommendations for prevention/control of the spread of community-acquired MRSA.
http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/176/1/54 - Community-associated Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(Dr. Rachel Gorwitz, CDC) This site contains fifteen (15) pages of PowerPoint slides that represent a training class conducted on MRSA by a staff physician at the CDC. They contain data and statistics, as well as a basic overview.
http://webbertraining.com/files/library/docs/18.pdf - Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers: Community-associated Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Skin Infections
(Los Angeles County Public Health Department) This three page document provides a basic overview, as well as a focus on safety precautions.
http://lapublichealth.org/acd/docs/CAMRSA_ProviderFactSheet.pdf - Interim Guidelines for Evaluation & Management of Community-associated Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Outpatient Settings
(University of Washington and Infectious Diseases Society of Washington) A fourteen (14) page document with basic guideline information.
http://www.metrokc.gov/health/providers/epidemiology/MRSA-guidelines.pdf - Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Guidelines for Reducing the Spread of Staph/CAMRSA in Non-Healthcare Settings
(Public Health, County of Los Angeles) Guidelines used by Los Angeles (California) County.
http://lapublichealth.org/acd/docs/MRSA/MRSA%20Guidelines.2007.pdf - Management of Multidrug Resistant Organisms in Healthcare Settings, 2006
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) This 70+ page document provides a comprehensive overview for management of MRSA-like diseases.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/pdf/ar/mdroGuideline2006.pdf - Minimizing the Impact of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the Community
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Contains a summary from a 2004 conference, with links to related references.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol12no06/06-0292.htm - MMWR, Antimicrobial Spectrum and Characteristics of Hand-Hygiene Antiseptic Agents
(Centers for Disease Prevention and Control) Provides information on antibiotic properties of hand washing agents.
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5116a2.htm - Overview of Healthcare-associated MRSA
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) The CDC presents an overview of healthcare-related MRSA that also contains links to guidelines, prevention & control, data & statistics. In addition, there is a link to community-acquired MRSA.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa.html - "Staph" or Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) Information
(Public Health, County of Los Angeles) Provides users with a brief overview of MRSA, then gives a list of links to relevant sites; these are broken down by subtopics.
http://lapublichealth.org/acd/MRSA.htm - Strategies for Clinical Management of MRSA in the Community
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Provides links to important management guidelines, which are available as downloadable PDF documents.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa_ca_04meeting.html - This is MRSA
(County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Services) This site comes with a Viewer Discretion Advised warning for its collection of digital photos of MRSA. The quality of the photos is comparable to those found in many dermatology texts.
http://lapublichealth.org/acd/docs/MRSA_Flyer_10_20_03.pdf
