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An Analysis Of The Incidence Of Antibiotic Resistant Infections In The State Of New Hampshire, Melanie Duhamel
An Analysis Of The Incidence Of Antibiotic Resistant Infections In The State Of New Hampshire, Melanie Duhamel
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The purpose of this research paper is to study, analyze, and characterize antibiotic resistance in both the theoretical and investigative contexts. After an in-depth examination of the literature and previous research investigating the definition, origin, affected organisms, and proposed coping mechanisms related to antibiotic resistance, a research plan was organized and executed.
The organism Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was selected as the focus of study because of abundant current research and regulated monitoring of this organism in healthcare organizations. Data about the incidence rates of MRSA in theUnited States was collected from reports disseminated by the Center for Disease …