March 3rd, 2008

[past headlines]

CDC: MRSA Not from Food Animals American Agriculturist - PA,USA C. If transmission of MRSA from food animals to people occurs, says CDC, "it likely accounts for a very small proportion of human infections in the United ... After the beep, please record your hand hygiene Globe and Mail - Canada MRSA infections can be significantly reduced through proper hand hygiene. A formidable hospital invader, MRSA has made significant inroads in Canada, ... How to snuff out superbugs Times Colonist - Victoria,British Columbia,Canada "We can distinguish between CA and HA-MRSA but they are mixing now," said Stanwick. That mixing is making the difference a moot point, ... Superbug taking hold in Island hospitals Times Colonist - Victoria,British Columbia,Canada One of the highest rates of the hospital-acquired antibiotic resistant bug (HA-MRSA) on Vancouver Island is at Royal Jubilee, according to the Vancouver ... Md. Hospitals To Hold MRSA Awareness Forums WJZ - Baltimore,MD,USA MRSA is an infection that is resistant to certain antibiotics and most frequently occurs among people in hospitals and health care facilities who have ... Stopping the spread of germs Edmonton Sun - Alberta, Canada MRSA and C. difficile, both usually transmitted after contact with an infected patient or contaminated equipment, are rising threats in hospitals across ... EPICA Singer Thanks Fans For Their Support - Mar. 2, 2008 Blabbermouth.net - White Plains,NY,USA According to WebMD, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), like all staph bacteria, can be spread from one person to another through casual ...