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Superbugs curbed, but still more to do

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Christina

The HPA says that measures that were put in place to fight MRSA and C. difficile infections appear to have driven down infection rates, but that efforts should now be directed at tackling the emerging infections due to other bacteria, as well as … See all stories on this topic » Continue reading →

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Declining Rate Of Community-Onset MRSA Infections

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Christina Jones

In analysis that included more than 9 million Department of Defense nonactive and active duty personnel, the rates of both community-onset and hospital-onset methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ( MRSA ) bacteremia decreased from 2005 to 2010, … See all stories on this topic » Continue reading →

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