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Invasive methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infections are more common than invasive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections

Methicillin-Susceptible Staph Strain Causes More Infections

However, mortality after invasive susceptible, resistant S. aureus infections similar
Almost $8 billion in hospital bills could be avoided over five years by halting the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

CDC: Action Needed to Better Control Drug-Resistant Infections

Hospitals, health departments, long-term care facilities must share information
Exposure to tobacco smoke prompts methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria to become even more aggressive

MRSA May Become More Aggressive With Smoke Exposure

Findings seen in animal, lab research