Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infectious disease

Definition

Infections caused by a strain of Staphylococcus aureus that is non-susceptible to the action of the antibiotic, methicillin. The mechanism of resistance usually involves modification of normal or the presence of acquired penicillin binding proteins.

Also known as MRSA — per MONDO

Also identified as

• UMLS C0343401 per MONDO