Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 66, Issue 5 , Pages 264-266 , September 2009

Perirectal Abscess Infections Related to MRSA: A Prevalent and Underrecognized Pathogen

Presented at the Gary P. Wratten Surgical Symposium, Tacoma, WA, May 19–22, 2009.

  • Shaun R. Brown, DO

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Inquiries to Shaun Brown, DO, Department of Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, 5005 N. Piedras Street, El Paso, TX 79920; fax: 915-569-2602
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  • John D. Horton, MD
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  • Kurt G. Davis, MD

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PII: S1931-7204(09)00122-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2009.07.013

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 66, Issue 5 , Pages 264-266 , September 2009

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