aureus strains are resistant to these drugs. Sensitive strains are called MSSA. Microorganisms: An organism that can be seen only with the aid of a microscope and that typically consists of only a single cell. Microorganisms include bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. Microscopic: Too small to be seen by the unaided eye but large enough to be studied under a microscope. MRSA: See Staphylococcus aureus. organism (MDRO): Type of bacteria that has become resistant to many of the drugs that used to be effective against it. Neutrogenic bladder: Bladder dysfunction
aureus strains are resistant to these drugs. Sensitive strains are called MSSA. Microorganisms: An organism that can be seen only with the aid of a microscope and that typically consists of only a single cell. Microorganisms include bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. Microscopic: Too small to be seen by the unaided eye but large enough to be studied under a microscope. MRSA: See Staphylococcus aureus. organism (MDRO): Type of bacteria that has become resistant to many of the drugs that used to be effective against it. Neutrogenic bladder: Bladder dysfunction
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