<s>[INST] I am a caregiver for my sister and she has been treated for two types of infection after surgery in November. She has had MRSA in the past and the latest culture shows this again. As caregiver I always wear gloves when working with her and she also has home health care. My question is what other precautions should I take when caring for her [/INST] Hello! I have been through your question. Related your concern you should know that a MRSA infection can attack those most vulnerable, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. MRSA can spread easily through cuts and abrasions and skin-to-skin contact, homosexual men have a higher risk of developing MRSA infections and living in crowded or unsanitary conditions. Usually in the hospital, people who are infected with MRSA often are placed in contact precautions as a measure to prevent the spread of MRSA. Visitors and health care workers caring for people in isolation may be required to wear protective garments and must follow strict hand hygiene procedures. Contaminated surfaces and lawn Chat Doctor. What I suggest in your situation is wear gloves, washing carefully the hand after gloves are removed, scrub hands briskly for at least 15 seconds, then  </s>