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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the Community and the Hospital
Link ID 4640
Title Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the Community and the Hospital
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/572589?src=rss
Description The annual MRSA-related mortality rate in the United States exceeds the mortality rate for HIV disease.
Medscape Critical Care
Category Articles > Critical Care
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Date Apr 8, 2008
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