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. 2011 Jul;17(3):254-65.
doi: 10.1177/1078345811401363. Epub 2011 May 13.

The rise of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus in U.S. correctional populations

Bianca Malcolm  1
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The rise of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus in U.S. correctional populations

Bianca Malcolm. J Correct Health Care. 2011 Jul.

Abstract

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an emerging threat to public health, especially in correctional settings. Outbreaks have been seen in jails and prisons in Mississippi, California, Texas, and Georgia in recent years. Also, many correctional settings have seen an increase in MRSA infection greater than in the general population. This article examines the lessons that have been learned about MRSA in correctional settings and ponders what is yet to be learned about this disease in these populations.

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The author disclosed no conflicts of interest with respect to the authorship and/or publication of this article. For information about JCHC’s disclosure policy, please see the Self-Study Exam.

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