Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Antimicrobial therapy for hemodialysis-associated infections increases antibiotic resistance.
B)S)aureus is differentiated from other mannitol+ cocci by the coagulase test.
C)The M in MRSA stands for mannitol.
D)The USA100 strain accounts for most hospital-acquired MRSA.
E)The USA300 strain accounts for most community-acquired MRSA.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The M in MRSA actually stands for methicillin (or sometimes mecA), not mannitol.

Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE