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Serious infection MRSA primarily acquired in hospitals, gymnasiums

Posted at 1:14 PM, May 14, 2019
and last updated 2019-05-14 14:21:38-04

With people rushing to gyms to get fit for summer, there are some health concerns to keep in mind.

One of them is staying safe from MRSA.

It’s a serious infection that can be deadly if it goes untreated.

And the primary places it’s acquired are in hospitals and gyms.

Today, we’ll speak with local gyms about the precautions they take to ensure the health and safety of their customers.

And also we hope to speak with doctors about warning signs and treatment and prevention options.

There will be more later today on KRIS 6 News.