What Is a MRSA Infection?
3. CA-MRSA
In addition to HA-MRSA, there is another type that can be encountered: CA-MRSA. This stands for community associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. As the name suggests, this variety can be found in the community in general. It is something that anybody could contract at any time.
The bacteria can be caught by even healthy people and it is spread from person to person through skin contact. One of the first symptoms of the disease is a boil that is very painful. It is most common among people that take part in contact sports, and also people that live closely together in cramped accommodation.
