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MRSA: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus VRE: Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus MRSA Resistant to most antibiotics Found in health care facilities hospitals long term care facilities other care facilities Not a threat to healthy people Why should YOU be concerned about MRSA? Difficult to contain Easily spread Hard to treat Risk factors for MRSA infection Surgery Devices used in invasive procedures ICU or burn ward Age Treatment with multiple antibiotics Severe illness or disability Prolonged or repeated hospital stays Compromised immune system How to stop the spread of MRSA Pro