- Living in a community in which ≥15% of community S. aureus isolates are MRSA
- History of boils (furuncles) or abscesses in patient or close contact
- History of MRSA infection or colonization in patient or close contact
- Day care attendance
- Skin trauma (eg, "turf burns," lacerations, abrasions, cosmetic body shaving, body piercing, tattoo placement)
- Crowded living conditions
- Frequent skin-to-skin contact
- Sharing potentially contaminated personal items (eg, razors, towels) or sports equipment
- Challenges in maintaining personal cleanliness or hygiene
- Limited access to health care
- Frequent exposure to antimicrobial agents
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