Explain the causes and significance of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and other antibiotic-resistant organisms.

Explanation should include

the reasons antibiotic resistance develops in organisms, such as
- MRSA
- multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB)
- Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)
- Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE)
- extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL)
examples of hospital-acquired infections
the dangers of antibiotic-resistant organisms
the relationship between antibiotic-resistant organisms and infection-control measures and procedures.

Process/Skill Questions:

How does mistreatment of viral infections with antibiotics contribute to antibiotic resistance? What other factors can contribute?
Why is so much media attention focused on MRSA?
What can be done to reduce the spread of antibiotic-resistant organisms?
What are other examples of multidrug resistant organisms (MDRO)?