Staphylococcus aureus is notorious for its ability to become resistant to antibiotics. Infections
that are caused by antibiotic-resistant strains often occur in epidemic waves that are initiated …

The community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA)
epidemic in the United States is largely attributable to the meteoric rise of a single clone …

Polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs, or neutrophils) are critical for human innate immunity
and kill most invading bacteria. However, pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus avoid …

Background. Whether community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(MRSA) genotypes (eg, USA300) are a major cause of bloodstream infections (BSIs) and …

Background The virulence, antimicrobial resistance, and prevalence of S. aureus
underscores the need for up-to-date and extensive insights regarding antimicrobial …

Medical microbiology is a branch of medical science that deals with the prevention,
diagnosis, and therapy of infectious diseases. A clinical microbiologist is a professional …

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) should no longer be regarded as a
strictly nosocomial pathogen. During the past decade, community-acquired MRSA (CA …

Published data confirm that community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(MRSA) infections are increasing in incidence in both urban and rural settings. The statistical …

Infection and colonization with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are now
increasingly being reported in animals and people who work with animals, including horses …

It is not well understood why strains of community-associated methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA), a major cause of skin and soft tissue infections …