Superbug MRSA may be spreading through contaminated poultry

A new study offers compelling evidence that a novel form of the dangerous superbug Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can spread to humans through consumption or handling of contaminated poultry. The research shows that poultry may be an important source of human exposure to MRSA, a superbug which can cause serious infections and even death.

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