aug 15, 1996 - MRSA Resistance to antibiotics

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Resistance to other antibiotics was documented in some strains of S. aureus. In 1996, vancomycin resistance was reported in Japan. In many countries, outbreaks of MRSA infection was reported to be transmitted between hospitals. The rate had increased to 22% by 1995, and by 1997 the percent of hospital S. aureus infections attributable to MRSA had reached 50%

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