Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as staph, is a bacteria that can cause minor skin infections but also serious infections like pneumonia. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of staph that is resistant to antibiotics like methicillin. MRSA infections are transmitted through direct contact with infected skin or surfaces and can occur in healthcare settings or among the general community. Signs of MRSA infection include pimple-like or boil-like skin lesions that may be painful or draining. To prevent spreading MRSA in the workplace, proper hand hygiene and cleaning/disinfecting of shared surfaces and equipment is important.