Outbreaks of Infection Caused by Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a Canadian Correctional Facility
BACKGROUND: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been identified in prison settings in the United States. The present study investigated two clusters of skin and soft tissue infection caused by community-acquired (CA) MRSA in a correctional facility in southern Ontario.
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| Main Authors: | Cheryl L Main, Padman Jayaratne, Allan Haley, Candy Rutherford, Fiona Smaill, David N Fisman |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2005-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2005/698181 |
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