Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has long been a common pathogen in healthcare facilities, but in the past decade, it has emerged as a problematic pathogen in the community setting as well.
MRSA was isolated from December 1, 2003, through May 31, 2004,
Skin and soft tissue were the most common infection sites for all MRSA patients
(MRSA) case was reported in the United Kingdom in 196
MRSA in the United States was described in 1968
MRSA infections newly identified in the microbiology laboratory at the UCDMC were collected from December 1, 2003, through May 31, 2004. None of these was obtained as a “screening” or “surveillance” culture for MRSA.