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methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Definition: A strain of Staphylococcus aureus that is non-susceptible to the action of methicillin. The mechanism of resistance usually involves modification of normal or the presence of acquired penicillin binding proteins.
Definition Source: Medical Subject Headings
Used For: MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
Spanish: Staphylococcus aureus resistente a la meticilina

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