Community-Based Cluster of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Manitoba

A community-based, single strain cluster of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is described. The cluster of cases was identified in a small rural community in southwestern Manitoba, although some spread of the MRSA strain to neighbouring communities was observed. The majority of peop...

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Main Authors: Carol A Kurbis, John L Wylie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2001-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2001/136953