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Gram positive cocci in clusters, Coagulase positive, MRSA is PBP2a positive.
Staph aureus is a ubiquitous organism that colonizes the skin/nares and can cause invasive disease
MRSA risk factors include:
Highly virulent organism
Infection manifests as:
MSSA - Standard precautions
MRSA requires contact precautions.