Staphylococcus aureus

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Staphylococcus aureus is a "potentially pathogenic bacteria found in nasal membranes, skin, hair follicles, and perineum of warm-blooded animals. They may cause a wide range of infections and intoxications."[1]

Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a variety of staphylococcus that is resistant to commonly used antibiotics such as methicillin. MRSA has become an important public health problem.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ National Library of Medicine. Staphylococcus aureus. Retrieved on 2008-01-03.
  2. ↑ Klevens RM, Morrison MA, Nadle J, et al (2007). "Invasive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in the United States". JAMA 298 (15): 1763–71. DOI:10.1001/jama.298.15.1763. PMID 17940231. Research Blogging.
  3. ↑ Sack K (2007). Deadly Bacteria Found to Be More Common. Retrieved on 2008-01-03.
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