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Which antibiotic is considered the most reliable and effective weapon against MRSA infections?
Which antibiotic is considered the most reliable and effective weapon against MRSA infections?
- Vancomycin (correct)
- Linzolid
- Penicillin
- Cephalosporins
What percentage of S.aureus strains are resistant to penicillin's due to the production of β-lactamase enzyme?
What percentage of S.aureus strains are resistant to penicillin's due to the production of β-lactamase enzyme?
- 100%
- 85%
- 95% (correct)
- 90%
What type of bacteria is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
What type of bacteria is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
- Anaerobic bacteria
- Aerobic bacteria
- Gram-negative bacteria
- Gram-positive bacteria (correct)
Which antibiotic is used in the treatment of MRSA infections when Vancomycin is not effective?
Which antibiotic is used in the treatment of MRSA infections when Vancomycin is not effective?
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What is the most problematic health-care associated multi-resistant bacteria mentioned in the text?
What is the most problematic health-care associated multi-resistant bacteria mentioned in the text?
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