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Responding to the growing concern about the increased frequency and resistance of MRSA infections, this invaluable source analyzes the latest developments in the identification, assessment, and management of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by leading authorities on the topic.

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	MRSA - Spider Bites: The Flesh-Eating Bacterial Epidemic That Threatens America by Hernan R. Chang (Author) This is a work of fiction on an important contemporary medical topic. It relates the vicissitudes of three persons suddenly stricken by virulent infections with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). John, Britney and Peter had an initial skin lesion very similar to a 'spider bite.' They realized later that it was not a spider but an aggressive bacterium responsible for causing the lesion. This book gives you the details of their hospitalization and subsequent survival or demise....
	MRSA and Staphylococcal Infections by M.D., Hernan R. Chang (Author) We are witnessing a worldwide increase in infections with Staphylococcus aureus, commonly called S. aureus, or simply "Staph." Many of these infections are due to invasive strains of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). People not involved in a healthcare setting are often not aware of this silent epidemic. This lack of awareness includes the significance and danger of "community-acquired" MRSA infections and their potential threat to the healthcare system. The contents of this book are...
	Superbugs and Superdrugs: A History of MRSA ([Wellcome Witnesses to Twentieth Century Medicine]) by L A REYNOLDS (Editor), E M TANSEY (Editor) Because of its unique adaptability and resistance to many antibacterial drugs and antiseptics, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a nosocomial menace of the present day. It has invaded medical and surgical wards in hospitals, infecting patients already ill or recovering, and endangering clean surgical operations, encouraged by overcrowding and limited air circulation. It has now spread from hospitals to families and communities. Infection control microbiologists and the...
	MRSA-Killer Bug. What you need to know to protect yourself. by MD FACP Bertha S. Ayi (Author) This is a concise, authoritative and timely book which explains the recent increase in Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in the US and around the world. It is a great resource for understanding the symptoms, transmission, treatment and prevention of these infections. Healthcare providers and patients alike will find it extremely useful and informative.
	MRSA and Staphylococcal Infections, Second Edition by M.D., Hernan R. Chang (Author) Despite the large amount of information available through books, Internet sites, and libraries, more and more people with staphylococcal and MRSA infections present to their primary care physicians offices, urgent care centers, and emergency rooms. The disease seems to continue to spread. Most people with a history of MRSA colonization get a reassuring answer when they ask about their contagiousness. The plain truth is that you are potentially contagious. In order to understand the magnitude of...