MRSA

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MRSA (pronounced “mer – sa”) is Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus is a strain of Staph bacteria that is resistant to many commonly-used antibiotics.  Multiple reasons exist for the development of MRSA, but overusage of antibiotics in humans as well as animals are major factors. (1-2010)


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