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MRSA is spread by contact. So, you could get MRSA by touching another person who has it on the skin. Or you could get it by touching objects that have the bacteria on them. MRSA is carried by about 2% of the population (or 2 in 100 people), although most of them aren't infected.
What is MRSA? This tiny cluster of bacteria is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), seen under a microscope. This strain of the common staph bacteria causes infections in different parts of the body -- including the skin, lungs, and other areas. MRSA is sometimes called a superbug because it doesnât respond to many antibiotics. Though most MRSA infections are minor, some can be life-threatening.