MRSA Infections Surge in Hospitals and Nursing Homes

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Posted by Joe SaundersOctober 17, 2007 4:29 PM
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In a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, MRSA infections cause more deaths each year than AIDS, emphysema, Parkinson's and homicide! MRSA, also known as Staphylococcus aureus, is a virulent drug-resistant bacteria prevalent in hospitals in nursing homes. The bacteria can be transported from infected patients to other patients through unsterilized equipment and healthcare workers including doctors and nurses.

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