Mrsa (Diseases & Disorders) by Barbara Sheen

MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infection is caused by a strain of staph that is resistant to the broad-spectrum antibiotics commonly used to treat it. This book explains what is unique about MRSA bacteria, the symptoms of MRSA infections, and how they are currently treated. Health care and community strains of MRSA occur in different settings, and the different risk factors and strategies for prevention are also discussed.