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About MRSA Skin Infections: Frequently Asked Questions

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http://www.cdc.gov/mrsa/mrsa_initiative/skin_infection/mrsa_faqs.html  

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National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Description

Learn how to better recognize and prevent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a potentially dangerous type of staph bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics and may cause skin and other infections.

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Review Date

3/27/2009