Campbell Biology In Focus, Loose-leaf Edition (3rd Edition)
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780134895727
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 19, Problem 3TYU
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
“Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus” ( MRSA) is a resistant strain of Staphylococcus aureus. Methicillin is similar to the penicillin. It acts on Staphylococcus aureus that results in the lethality of bacteria. Due to mutation, the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus became resistant toward the antibiotics.
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Campbell Biology In Focus, Loose-leaf Edition (3rd Edition)
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