Written Laser Hair Removal Practice Exam

What is a common way to acquire CA-MRSA?

1. Consuming undercooked meat

2. Community setting through skin to skin contact

3. Insect bites

4. Blood transfusion

The correct answer is: Community setting through skin to skin contact

Acquiring CA-MRSA (Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) typically occurs through direct skin-to-skin contact in community settings. This form of transmission is particularly prevalent in environments where people are in close proximity, such as locker rooms, daycares, and schools. The bacteria can easily spread through shared items like towels, razors, or equipment, and open wounds or abrasions can facilitate infection. While the other choices may involve some risk of infection or transmission of various pathogens, they are not common routes for CA-MRSA. Consuming undercooked meat, for example, is not associated with CA-MRSA but can pose a risk for other foodborne illnesses. Insect bites are also generally unrelated to the transmission of MRSA. Furthermore, while blood transfusion carries its own risks, it is not a typical transmission pathway for CA-MRSA in community settings. Thus, skin-to-skin contact remains the most prevalent means of spreading this particular strain of bacteria.