MRSA

A new strain of antibiotic-resistant staph, or MRSA, is spread easily and is much more difficult to treat than ordinary staph bacteria. The growing prevalence of MRSA in our communities and in our hospitals is creating new challenges for the healthcare community.

Below are a few articles that will help to explain MRSA.  In addition, visit our MRSA Toolkit to download and use any materials that will help to prevent this infection.

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