A infection in my leg was positive for MRSA.I had no wound on my leg when my infection began.How did I get it?

Question

I am a Retail employee at a Goodwill store and donation center.I was working in the donation area the day before the infection started.Any Idea that may be the cause?

Answer 1

MRSA infections are grouped into two types:

Healthcare-associated MRSA (HA-MRSA) infections occur in people who are or have recently been in the hospital. Those who have been hospitalized or had surgery within the past year are at an increased risk. MRSA bacteria are responsible for a large percentage of hospital-acquired staph infections.

Community-associated MRSA (CA-MRSA) infections are ones that occur in otherwise healthy people who have not recently been in the hospital. The infections have occurred among athletes who share equipment or personal items (such as towels or razors) and children in daycare facilities. Members of the military and those who receive tattoos are also at risk. The number of CA-MRSA cases is increasing.

Bottom line is you could have picked it up anywhere. you were just unlucky.