I need some info on mrsa. I am a member of the altar guild of my church and handle all the elements in our Eucharistic service. We have a member who has mrsa. My question and concern is whether this can be passed from person to person by handling the elements. Is this something that becomes dormant and is not contagious at times or is it always contagious. Thank you.

Summarized question: Is MRSA contagious?