Vancomycin-resistant S. aureus (VRSA) refers to bacteria that have complete resistance to an important antibiotic named vancomycin.VRSA may develop in persons with an underlying health condition, or with previous infections with the bacteria.

Information for the General Public

• Fact Sheet

Information for Public Health Departments

• Case Report Form
• Clinician Fact Sheet
• Disease Plan

Information for Healthcare Professionals

• Healthcare Associated Infections - CDC
• Healthcare Associated Infections - Utah
• Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee - General Guidelines
• Management of Drug Resistant Organisims in Healthcare Settings
• National Patient Safety Foundation

Resources

• Antibiotic Resistance
• Antibiotic Resistant Threats in the U.S., 2013
• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
• Infection Prevention & You
• Mayo Clinic
• National Patient Safety Foundation