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MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)

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WC85-1764
Language
English
Creator
Infection Prevention and Control

This pamphlet explains what MRSA is, how it is spread, screening for MRSA, care in hospital and at home, and infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines to prevent spreading MRSA. 

This pamphlet is also available in French: FF85-1858
SARM (Staphylococcus aureus résistant à la méthicilline)

 

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