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What do you know about mrsa? how much should average people worry?
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MRSA: Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium that causes infections in different parts of the body. It's tougher to treat than most strains of staphylococcus aureus -- or staph -- because it's resistant to some commonly used antibiotics. You can pick up MRSA almost anywhere.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Skin infection: Community acquired mrsa is a bacterial skin infection. You shouldn't be overly worried about it.
Answered 7/13/2014
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