title: Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): an overview for nurses.
abstract: Upon completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:1. Differentiate between the two types of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)--HA-MRSA and CA-MRSA. 2. Describe evidence-based management of MRSA infections. 3. Describe the epidemiology and clinical manifestations of MRSA infections.
authors.affiliation: University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA, USA. jrguilbeau85@louisiana.edu
authors.forename: Janis R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Guilbeau
authors.forename: Lisa P
authors.initials: LP
authors.lastname: Broussard
mesh_terms: D017714:Community-Acquired Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D055624:Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*