Question

Which of the following statements about methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is true?

a. MRSA can be spread by nurses but rarely by doctors in a hospital.
b. MRSA can be spread through the air.
c. MRSA is carried on the skin of as many as one in three people.
d. MRSA can spread by touch.

Answer 1

The true statement about methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is:

d. MRSA can spread by touch.

MRSA is primarily transmitted through direct physical contact with an infected individual or by touching contaminated surfaces or objects. It can be spread by touching the skin, wounds, or contaminated items such as towels or clothing. It is important to practice good hygiene, such as regular handwashing, to reduce the risk of transmission.