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How do u get pneumonia mrsa?
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Few reasons: Mrsa(methicillin resistant sa)pneumonia has increased dramatically in last two decades.Frequent and prolonged ventilatory support of an aging, often chronically ill population is factor.Community-acquired MRSA pneumonia has become more prevalent.This type of pneumonia affects younger patients, following infection with influenza virus infection.Appropriate prompt antibiotic therapy/hospitalization.
Answered 6/10/2014
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