Culture of resistance.

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Culture of resistance.

May 27, 2009

Berens MJ; Armstrong K.

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This three-part journalistic investigation highlights efforts in Washington State to track and minimize the spread of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and to address organizational resistance to changes needed to mitigate the problem.

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