January 29th, 2009

[past headlines]

Rapid MRSA Test from MicroPhage
Medgadget.com -  San Francisco, CA, USA
The beta-site study evaluated MicroPhage's prototype assay to identify Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria and determine methicillin resistance (MRSA) or ...

Officials satisfied with MRSA reaction
Hornell Evening Tribune -  Hornell, NY, USA
Kiley said when a person is responding to antibiotics a MRSA infection is no longer considered contagious and the HHS student currently infected is ...

Infection rate in city levels off, but some areas still up
Baltimore Sun - United States
MRSA can live harmlessly in the body but can attack wounds and cause life-threatening infections, including pneumonia. Over the years, it has evolved into a ...

Inmates Sue for Contracting MRSA in Filthy Prison Conditions
InjuryBoard.com -  Tampa, FL, USA
Officials have confirmed that a MRSA outbreak did indeed sweep the Northampton County Prison in 2005. Water leaks, dirty showers, filthy blankets and cells ...