Researchers have identified a new strain of methicillin resistant staph aureus (MRSA) that appears to be up to 5 times more deadly than other known strains. This strain, USA600, seems to have some resistance to vancomycin (the antibiotic that is typically effective against other MRSA strains) and about one-half of those infected with the strain have died.
The message remains the same -- wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands. In addition, no sharing personal items!!
http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=632611
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This is a very scary topic. Ive been wrestling my entire life. MRSA is a very dangerous and serious microbe. Working out in the weight room and wrestling are associated with risk of catching a MRSA infection every time.
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