Link: North Texas e-News.
As schools prepare to start a new semester, Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) wishes to remind parents and educators of the importance of preventing the spread of MRSA in our schools. Historically, staphylococcal bacteria have been one of the most common causes of infections, especially in medical settings. Staph bacteria can be found on the skin and in the nasal passages of most people. Recently, virulent strains of staph that are resistant to common antibiotics, known as MRSA, have emerged in the community. For the past few years, there has been an increase in cases of MRSA nationwide among school-age children, especially student athletes.
