What are MRSA risk factors?

• Healthcare-associated MRSA (HA-MRSA) and community-associated MRSA (CA- MRSA) risk factors include: . Antibiotic use •Prolonged hospitalization •Surgical site infection •Intensive care •Hemodialysis •MRSA colonization • Proximity to others with MRSA colonization or infection • Skin trauma • Cosmetic body shaving • Group facilities • Sharing equipment that is not cleaned or laundered between users/body contact as in sports