Is Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus an Emerging Community Pathogen? A Review of the Literature

OBJECTIVES: To discuss the historical epidemiology of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and review the literature suggesting that MRSA has become a community pathogen.

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Main Author: Michael A Gardam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2000-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2000/424359
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Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases
title Is Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus an Emerging Community Pathogen? A Review of the Literature
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