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Baby died from 'putrid hospital' infection, mother tells inquiry • Feb. 18, 2025, 12:05 AM ET (BBC)
MRSA superbug outbreak declared at Victoria Hospital's palliative care unit • Feb. 14, 2025, 5:23 AM ET (CBC)
LHSC declares outbreak of MRSA superbug at Victoria Hospital's palliative care unit • Feb. 13, 2025, 11:40 PM ET (CBC)

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Also Known As methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus • multiple-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

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A draining boil that was caused by infection with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria.
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MRSA and neutrophil
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