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Infectious Disease - Staphylococcus Aureus Term Paper

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The research showed that Staphylococcus aureus is a particularly challenging pathogen for clinicians seeking to prevent nosocomial infections in their patients. Over time, S. aureus has shown itself capable of mutating into various resistant strains that make treating it much like trying to hit a moving target. Further, the incidence of infections by S. aureus were found to be on the increase across the country, in hospital settings as well as other public places where skin-to-skin contact is made. In the final analysis, it is reasonable to assume that'd. aureus is not going anywhere soon, and healthcare practitioners should either start, or continue, to use universal precautions as they carry out their day-to-day activities. In addition, those who may be at increased...

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Chikami, G.K., & Murphy, D. (1998). Microbial menace. Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy, 13(4), 11.

Eidson, M., Olson, R.K., & Sewell, C.M. (1997). Staphylococcal food poisoning from a fundraiser. Journal of Environmental Health, 60(3), 7.

Levy, S.B. (1992). The antibiotic paradox: How miracle drugs are destroying the…

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Caldwell, J. (2003, April 29). Staph's scary reality: How a little fun on the dance floor - or in the steam room at your gym - can land you in the hospital. The Advocate, 28.

Chikami, G.K., & Murphy, D. (1998). Microbial menace. Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy, 13(4), 11.

Eidson, M., Olson, R.K., & Sewell, C.M. (1997). Staphylococcal food poisoning from a fundraiser. Journal of Environmental Health, 60(3), 7.

Levy, S.B. (1992). The antibiotic paradox: How miracle drugs are destroying the miracle. New York: Plenum Press.
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