New, dominant MRSA bug could emerge in Irish hospitals, study warns

A new, dominant MRSA bug could emerge in Irish hospitals in the future.

Wed, 16 Apr, 2014 - 01:00

Evelyn Ring

Scientists at Trinity College Dublin examined a large number of different MRSA strains circulating in Irish hospitals between 2000 and 2012.

The information they have gathered will help identify new MRSA strains early so clinicians are well prepared in preventing the spread of the next dominant strain or strains.

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