Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
MRSA
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that has developed resistance to methicillin and related beta-lactam antibiotics. It is a significant cause of healthcare-associated and community-acquired infections. MRSA infections can range from mild skin infections to severe invasive diseases.
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