The Epidemiology and Clinical Manifestations of Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Dr. Fraser may be reached at [email protected].

Dr. Fraser is a member of the Wyeth Emerging Pathogens speakers’ bureau and has participated in a local advisory panel for GlaxoSmithKline. There is no conflict of interest to disclose for this work.

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