MRSA Infections.

John L. Zeller; Alison E. Burke; Richard M. Glass

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MRSA Infections.

February 3, 2011

Zeller JL, Burke AE, Glass RM. JAMA. 2007;298(15):1826.

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This fact sheet defines the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacterium, identifies causes of infection and risk factors, and provides information on treatment and prevention.

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