What is MRSA
• Antibiotics have saved countless lives but their widespread use may prompt bacteria to mutate and develop resistance to them .
Methicillin_ resistant staphylococcus aureus, MRSA, may be just a bug. MRSA caused an estimated 94000 infections and 19000 deaths in 2005.Awereness spiked in 2007 after several schools closed for disinfection .Basic hygiene, such as keeping wounds bandaged and not sharing towels or personals items, is an effective defense.
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