MRSA (pronounced MER-sa), is the abbreviation for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, one of several  types of bacteria that can cause serious health complications and may be difficult to treat. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has tracked MRSA outbreaks since 2002, when the problem became known to medical experts. ODH participates in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) “Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work” campaign for several years.

Antibiotics are typically used to fight bacterial infections, but some, such as MRSA, have grown resistant to this medicine. There are things you can do to reduce the risk of infection.  The links below include information from ODH and CDC that may be helpful in reducing your risk.

Antimicrobial Resistance Initiative from ODH

Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work

MRSA feature from CDC

Antibiotic / Antimicrobial Resistance information from CDC

Last Updated: 10/17/07