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Question 2

What are the risk factors for MRSA

Answer 2

Health care exposure during the prior 12 months
- recent hospitalisation
- residence in long term care facility
- recent surgery
- hemodialysis

Patient specific risk factors
- known MRSA colonization or past infection with MRSA
- Recent close contact
- IVDU
- Homelessness
- Antibiotic use in prior 6 months
-HIV infection

Environmental exposure assossciated with outbreaks of MRSA skin abscess
- Incarceration or prison gaurd
- Military service
- Living in crowded communities
- Attending or working in childcare centres
- Sharing needles, razores or other sharp objects