MRSA Notes

MRSA made the list at number 2:

2) Community associated methicillin
resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It’s different from the old
MRSA. The resistance pattern and the genome are distinct. Although
we’ve had a friendly debate here on the blogosphere about the
clinical significance (or lack thereof) of certain unique virulence
factors, the clinical profile is different, with more skin and soft
tissue infections, occasional necrotizing fasciitis, a possible
increased threat of necrotizing pneumonia, and increased
transmissibility.

Read the rest (and don’t miss the links to his prior MRSA posts):
Notes from Dr. RW

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