Once thought to be a problem mainly in healthcare settings, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections are becoming increasingly common in the community. How can MRSA spread through the environment, and how can this spread be prevented? Jeffrey Hageman, an epidemiologist in the division of healthcare quality promotion at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and a subject matter expert on MRSA infections, details the special considerations for managing MRSA in public settings, such as schools and athletic facilities. Dr. Jennifer Shu hosts.