25-30 percent of the population have the MRSA bacteria in their bodies. In its regular staph form it is usually harmless. But somehow a virulent anti-biotic resistant strain of the bacteria most often found in hospitals and nursing homes is racing across the country, closing schools and killing otherwise healthy people. Is this a superbug or just a super nasty infection?
MRSA–Is this the new Superbug?
Centers for Disease Control: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Key facts about MRSA infections in the United States, including schools and healthcare settings.
Date Released: 10/23/2007
Running time: 4:57
Author: National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases
