Which Is True of MRSA Strains

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which is True of MRSA strains?

• A) They are all resistant to vancomycin.
• B) They carry the R plasmid AND they are all resistant to vancomycin.
• C) They may be susceptible to linezolid.
• D) The carry the R plasmid AND they may be susceptible to linezolid.
• E) The carry the F plasmid AND they may be susceptible to linezolid.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

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Dependent Variable

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Anecdotal Evidence

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Statistical Evidence

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