How come most catch MRSA?

MRSA (methicillin-resistant *Staphylococcus aureus*) is commonly picked up in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. It can spread in a number of ways, including:

- Direct contact with an infected person or animal, or with a surface or object that has been contaminated with the bacteria.

- Airborne transmission through close contact with an infected person who is coughing or sneezing.

- Indirect transmission through contact with shared items such as towels, razors, or athletic equipment.

- Hospital-acquired MRSA (HA-MRSA) can be spread through contact with contaminated medical equipment or surfaces, or from healthcare workers who have not followed proper hygiene protocols.

- Community-acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA) can be spread through skin-to-skin contact with an infected person, or through contact with contaminated surfaces or objects in public places such as gyms, locker rooms, or swimming pools.

MRSA infections are characterized by red, swollen, painful skin lesions, and they can lead to serious complications if not properly treated.