Five Confirmed MRSA Infections in Akron Public Schools, Dozens More Throughout Ohio

An Akron Public Schools press conference on Friday, November 9, 2007 revealed that two adults and three children at five separate schools have contracted methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. The confirmed MRSA infections occurred in individuals at Barrett Academy, Firestone Park Elementary School, Harris Elementary School, David Hill Community Learning Center and Voris Community [...]

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