golden staph
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golden staph — /goʊldən ˈstæf/ (say gohlduhn staf) noun a pathogenic species of staphylococcus, Staphylococcus aureus, which causes boils, septic infections, bacterial food poisoning, etc., and usually forms a golden pigment …
Staphylococcus aureus — Scanning electron micrograph of S. aureus, 20,000 times enlargement, false color added Scientific classification Domain: Bacteria … Wikipedia
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Anterior nares — The Anterior Nares are the external (or proper ) portion of the nostrils (nose). [ [http://www.dictionary.net/nares Definition of Nares from dictionary.net ] ] Common Infections (MRSA) Commonly infected by Staphylococcus aureus (also known as… … Wikipedia
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MRSA — /ɛm ar ɛs ˈeɪ/ (say em ahr es ay) noun a strain of the golden staph bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus, which has developed a resistance to the antibiotic drug, methicillin. {m(ethicillin )r(esistant) s(taphylococcus) a(ureus)} …
