Vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus causes
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Overview
VISA and VRSA are specific types of antimicrobial-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Staphylococcus aureus, often simply referred to as “staph”, are bacteria commonly found on the skin and in the nose of healthy people. Occasionally, they can cause infection and they are one of the most common causes of skin infections in the United States.
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