Nickname: MRSA

Morphology: Gram-positive cocci in grape-like clusters

Habitat: Commonly carried in the lining of the nose of healthy humans (especially health care workers), without causing infection

Disease or illness: MRSA causes a variety of mild to severe infections, especially in hospitalized patients

Who is at risk: Hospitalized patients and especially people with a weak immune system who are not able to fight infection

Avoidance techniques: Hand washing; Healthcare workers should practice good infection prevention techniques.

Warning: Most antibiotics are not effective for this bacteria!

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