A Sylmar middle school recently disinfected its classrooms, locker rooms and gym in response to one of its students being hospitalized with MRSA. The student is expected to recover. Connie Moore, director of nursing services at the LAUSD, stated that it is not known how many students have or have had MRSA within the Los Angeles Unified School District because it is not a reportable illness. Dr. Gil Chavez of the state health department stated that "because of the real potential for an MRSA outbreak in schools, especially among athletes, we must remain vigilant to ensure our students stay healthy." The infection can be spread by sharing towels and razors, or rolling on a wrestling mat or football field with open scrapes. School and health officials stress practicing good hygiene to protect against MRSA, including washing hands, keeping equipment clean, and not sharing personal items. To read more from this Los Angeles Daily News article, click here.
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