Some Important Superbugs MRSA^

The best-known superbug is the Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Staphylococcus aureus first developed resistance to Methicillin–a penicillin-class antibiotic –in 1947.

♤ It is easily contacted in places like gym, schools and hospitals.

♤ MRSA has also been successful in transmitting resistance genes to a completely different species of bacteria.