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MSH: A strain of Staphylococcus aureus that is non-susceptible to the action of METHICILLIN. The mechanism of resistance usually involves modification of normal or the presence of acquired PENICILLIN BINDING PROTEINS.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant <em> Staphylococcus aureus</em>. It causes a <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/staphylococcalinfections.html'>staph infection</a> (pronounced "staff infection") that is resistant to several common <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/antibiotics.html'>antibiotics</a>. There are two types of infection. Hospital-associated MRSA happens to people in healthcare settings. Community-associated MRSA happens to people who have close skin-to-skin contact with others, such as athletes involved in football and wrestling.</p><p><a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/infectioncontrol.html'>Infection control</a> is key to stopping MRSA in hospitals. To prevent community-associated MRSA<ul><li>Practice good hygiene</li> <li>Keep cuts a