Community-Based Cluster of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Manitoba

A community-based, single strain cluster of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is described. The cluster of cases was identified in a small rural community in southwestern Manitoba, although some spread of the MRSA strain to neighbouring communities was observed. The majority of peop...

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Main Authors: Carol A Kurbis, John L Wylie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2001-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2001/136953
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description A community-based, single strain cluster of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is described. The cluster of cases was identified in a small rural community in southwestern Manitoba, although some spread of the MRSA strain to neighbouring communities was observed. The majority of people were otherwise healthy, had no contact with the hospital system and did not fit the profile of those at risk for MRSA infection.
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title Community-Based Cluster of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Manitoba
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