Staph Wound Infections and Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Internet URL
http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/conditions/staph.html 
Sponsoring Agency
American Association for Clinical Chemistry
Description
Staphylococcus aureus, S. aureus, or staph, is a common bacterium that lives on the skin and in the nose of about 25-30% of the population. Somtimes S. aureus can cause an infection due to injury, surgery, or if a weakened immune system. Learn how laboratory testing is used to identify the presence of S. aureus, determine whether it is a Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strain, and evaluate the staph’s susceptibility to available antibiotics.