MRSA Notes

You know, I am all for spreading the word about MRSA, but this article just screams PANIC. I don’t think that is the way to do it. But kudos for at least trying to get some attention to this horrible, horrible problem…

Superbug that eats flesh is on the loose
Potentially lethal bacteria infects hundreds in Tucson

As if threats of pandemic superflu weren’t enough, yet another new and potentially fatal “superbug” is spreading worldwide — including in Tucson.
No mere threat, this bug has infected hundreds of Tucsonans already and hospitalized dozens, some with life-threatening illness.
Appearing at first as just a pimple, maybe a small cut, the infection often is mistaken by many victims — and their doctors — for a spider bite, delaying vital treatment.
Known as MRSA — methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus or “mersa” — it is in fact a highly contagious bacteria that has developed strong resistance to most antibiotics, making it hard to treat and setting the stage for dangerous invasive disease.

Source: Arizona Daily Star

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