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Superbugs

1Superbugs2Superbugs3SuperbugsMRSA was discovered in 1961 in the UK. 4Superbugs5 It is now found worldwide.Superbugs6Superbugs7 MRSA is a resistant variation of the common bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. Superbugs8Superbugs9 MRSA is often referred to in the press as a “superbug”. Superbugs10Superbugs11Superbugs It has evolved an ability to survive treatment with certain antibiotics, including penicillin and methicillin.12Superbugs13Superbugs In hospitals, patients with open wounds and weakened immune systems are at greater risk of infection than the general public.14Superbugs15Superbugs Mortality following invasive MRSA infection was found to be very high. 16Superbugs17 Almost 40% of individuals died within 30 days of diagnosis Superbugs18Superbugs19Superbugs MRSA is most commonly spread via hands, equipment, and sometimes the environment.20Superbugs21SuperbugsBe clean Don’t abuse antibiotics