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Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) : 2010 Alberta Health and Wellness report

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This report provides an overview of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) cases and rates in Alberta from 2006-2010. MRSA is the term for Staphylococcus aureus (S.A.) bacteria that... More ≫

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This report provides an overview of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) cases and rates in Alberta from 2006-2010. MRSA is the term for Staphylococcus aureus (S.A.) bacteria that have become resistant to semi-synthetic penicillins such as cloxacillin and methicillin. MRSA infections can be more difficult to treat and drugs commonly used for treatment of other strains of S.A. are not always effective. In rare cases, MRSA can cause severe invasive infections such as pneumonia and bloodstream infections such as septicemia.

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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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