ABSTRACT

Responding to the growing concern about the increased frequency and resistance of MRSA infections, this invaluable source analyzes the latest developments in the identification, assessment, and management of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by leading authorities on the topic.

chapter 3|15 pages

MRSA: Genetics, Virulence Factors, and Toxin Expression /

Dennis L. Stevens, Tanyalak Parimon, and Amy E. Bryant

chapter 6|19 pages

MRSA in the Diabetic Foot /

Lee C. Rogers, Nicholas J. Bevilacqua, and David G. Armstrong

chapter 13|17 pages

MRSA Prevention and Control /

chapter 14|28 pages

Outcomes and Cost Considerations with MRSA Infections /

Jack E. Brown, Jeremy Dengler, and Thomas P. Lodise, Jr.