Staph at the Gym? Not if You’re Careful - NYT

THE news has been scary: a virulent strain of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, a staph bacterium usually associated with hospitals and nursing homes, has been surfacing in other settings. In the last month, schools across the country have reported outbreaks, some of them deadly.

The infection can be spread by a shared towel, razor or piece of sports equipment, or through skin-to-skin contact.
This may have fitness enthusiasts wondering if they can contract MRSA at a gym. Health officials say yes, although the risk is low....