Biology GCSE
MRSA
What MRSA means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of MRSA
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Reference: AQA
A resistant strain whose infections may not respond to commonly used antibiotics, increasing the risk of serious illness or death.
Topics that use MRSA
- Antibiotics and painkillers (AQA GCSE)
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