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Together with neuropathy, vasculopathy, and immunological response disorder, these individuals have a high predisposition to developing infections. Staphylococcus aureus is a highly prevalent microorganism in humans which, at times, may act as a pathogen. Due mainly to indiscriminate abuse of antibiotics, the methicillin-resistant strain known by its initials as MRSA is the most extended nosocomial infection globally and is a severe community and hospital healthcare problem. This paper describes compliance with new general recommendations on cleaning, hygiene, and decontamination, in addition to implementation of this specific protocol, after detection of cross infection (healthcare-related infection) in the studied unit in two patients with MRSA-infected ulcers. After an in-depth bibliographical review, strict hand hygiene measures and use of non-sterile gloves were used when treating all patients with a diabetic foot. Finally, we reflect on the need to educate healthcare personnel to guarantee correct prescription of selected antibiotics. 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