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MRSA: An Evolving Pathogen.

Authors :
Corriere, Mark D.
Decker, Catherine F.
Source :
Disease-a-Month; Dec2008, Vol. 54 Issue 12, p751-755, 5p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article provides information on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. Staphylococcus aureus is an adaptable bacteria that has an ability to acquire antibiotic resistance. It says that American people has dubbed the MRSA as the "super bug" as it kills more people in 2005 than AIDS. The public legislatures in Maryland, Illinois, and Pennsylvania addressed the health care threat by screening the hospitalized patients for MRSA and public reporting of MRSA infections.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00115029
Volume :
54
Issue :
12
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Disease-a-Month
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
35542993
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.disamonth.2008.09.007