Common Bacteria Causing Surgical Infections

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Which bacteria is not associated with wound infection after large bowel surgery?

Streptococcus viridians

What are most Staphylococcus aureus strains resistant to?

Penicillin

Which antibiotic is a suitable alternative for treating streptococci infection according to the text?

Erythromycin

What can Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) cause?

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What can be done if MRSA infection is found in a hospital, according to the text?

<p>All doctors, nurses, and patients may need to be swabbed for identification and treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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