title: A bug's life.
abstract: This article explains what methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is, how it is spread and what the real challenges are in healthcare settings in the UK. It explores the different strains of MRSA and points out the main ways to control their spread. It is intended to be a reference source for all nurses.
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Winter
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002353:Carrier State / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005060:Europe / Q000453:epidemiology; D006235:Hand Disinfection; D006797:Housekeeping, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D016106:Methicillin Resistance; D011159:Population Surveillance; D012307:Risk Factors; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents