Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus why is it a problem?

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Other microbes with genes for methicillin resistance could transfer those genes to the Staphylococcus aureus via different gene transfer methods (conjugation via sex pili, transduction,...

Would be gram-positive because of the cell wall of the Staphylococci.

The first question was, "Will a bath in epsom salts kill a dermatological MRSA infection". Sadly no it won't.MRSA is typically treated with a few super-big gun antibiotiocs that we hope won't aid the...

MRSA infections. try looking here: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/mrsa/basics.html