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MRSA: Experts Answer Your Questions

Written by NavyWife

24 June 2008

How to Identify MRSA Infections and Reduce Your Risk

By Salynn Boyles
WebMD Health News

Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD

Oct. 24, 2007 -- MRSA, the superbug that is resistant to many antibiotics, has been making headlines recently. This month, a CDC report said there were more deaths from MRSA in 2005 than from AIDS.

WebMD spoke with experts to get answers to nine common questions about MRSA.

Recognize the signs and symptoms of the "super bug".

MRSA Rates Tied to Hospital Understaffing

Written by NavyWife

24 June 2008

Tuesday, June 24, 2008; 12:00 AM

TUESDAY, June 24 (HealthDay News) -- Overcrowding and understaffing can cause a breakdown in the control of methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureus(MRSA) in hospitals, Australian researchers report.

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