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Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) : community information pamphlet

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This information brochure provides background information on MRSA and outlines steps that can be taken to prevent the spread of MRSA. MRSA is the term for Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that have... More ≫

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This information brochure provides background information on MRSA and outlines steps that can be taken to prevent the spread of MRSA. MRSA is the term for Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that have become resistant to semi-synthetic penicillins such as cloxacillin and methicillin. It can also acquire resistance to other classes of antibiotics.

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Community acquired methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA MRSA) in Alberta : (EI) #286 provincial outbreak investigation, June 1, 2005-February 28, 2006 : data analysis report

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A public health investigation was conducted to study a provincial outbreak of community acquired methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA MRSA) in 2005. This data analysis report presents... More ≫

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A public health investigation was conducted to study a provincial outbreak of community acquired methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA MRSA) in 2005. This data analysis report presents the findings of the investigation. MRSA is the term for Staphylococcus aureus (S.A.) bacteria that have become resistant to semi-synthetic penicillins such as cloxacillin and methicillin. Infections due to MRSA are associated with significantly higher mortality and costs.

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