Attached is a link published by the Mayo Clinic on the resistant Staph infection (MRSA). There is good information on what you can do and prevention techniques.
Remember to:
- Shower and wash with soap after all practices and competitions.
- Wash hands regularly with soap and hot water.
- Refrain from sharing towels, sparring gear, uniforms, water bottles, and daily athletic gear.
- Wash uniforms and athletic gear daily.
- Cover cuts and abrasions.
- Report any skin lesion.
- Avoid picking, squeezing or scratching scabs, abrasions, bumps or rashes.
- Keep your nail tips less than 1/4 inch long and remove all jewelry to avoid scratches.
MRSA infection — Comprehensive overview of the symptoms, causes and treatment of this virulent staph infection. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mrsa/DS00735
