Should the entire school community be notified of every MRSA infection?
According to the CDC, it should not be necessary to inform the entire school community about a single MRSA infection. When an MRSA infection occurs within the school population, the school nurse, and school physician should determine - based on their medical judgment - whether some or all students, parents, and staff should be notified. Consultation with the local public health authorities should be used to guide this decision. Remember that staphylococcus (staph) bacteria, including MRSA, have been and remain a common cause of skin infections.

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1. What is MRSA?
2. What is Staphylococcus aureus?
3. What type of infections does MRSA cause?
4. How is MRSA transmitted?
5. In what settings do MRSA skin infections occur?
6. How do I protect myself from getting MRSA?
7. Should schools close because of an MRSA infection?
8. Should the school be closed to be cleaned or disinfected when an MRSA infection occurs?
9. Should the entire school community be notified of every MRSA infection?
10. Should the school be notified that my child has an MRSA infection?
11. Should students with MRSA skin infections be excluded from attending school?
12. Is it safe to have contact with persons who are infected with MRSA or those who may be carriers?