Were all these people given vancomycin that came close to dying ? I think the news reports are making more people aware of how easily they can help prevent MRSA infections by frequent hand washes and using gloves and masks when changing caths, dressing wounds, etc. However, some news reports have sensationalized it to the point that it's beyond being rational. In a message dated 4/7/2008 2:26:21 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
So then why the big SCARE and AWARENESS of people dying or being quarantined (with an MRSA infection) when they could just be responsive to vancomycin and one other new antibiotics you mention? Bill C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Age 57 Leesburg, FL Very funny, Scotty. Now beam up my clothes. ____________________________________ Planning your summer road trip? Check out _AOL Travel Guides_ (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016) . **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016)

