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Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) : community information pamphlet

Description

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.

Updated

January 1, 2007

Tags
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus communicable diseases disease prevention drug resistance

Title and publication information

Type
Fact Sheet
Alternative Title

What you need to know about MRSA

Extent

3 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Creator
Publisher

Health and Wellness (1999-2013)

Place of Publication

Edmonton

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Resource Dates

Date Created

2007-01-01

Date Added

2017-04-26T17:55:38.844748

Date Modified

2007-01-01

Date Issued

2007-01-01

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