Why is MRSA a problem for school athletes?

MRSA infections are becoming more common in community settings, including schools and among athletes what causes ?

This sounds like a homework question, so you have to try your best to answer it first. Actually it's very easy to google tons of info about it, so it isn't suitable for this site.

We can start with the basics,

MRSA: Contagious, Symptoms, Casues, Prevention, Treatments (http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/understanding-mrsa-methicillin-resistant-staphylococcus-aureus)

And figure out how it applies to what you are asking.