plural aurei
ˈȯr-ē-ˌī
: a gold coin of ancient Rome varying in weight from ¹/₃₀ to ¹/₇₀ libra
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But a bigger concern is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, said Dr. Chuck Gerba, a professor of virology at the University of Arizona in Tucson.
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Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
Common causes include Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, Haemophilus influenzae, and anaerobic bacteria.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Marking key shifts Since 1990, the infection that caused the biggest increase was MRSA (methicillin-resistant S. aureus), a type of staph bacteria that has become resistant to some antibiotics.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 17 Sep. 2024
The condition is triggered by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (which thrive in moist environments, like inside the nostrils) or physical irritation (from nose blowing, say, or booger picking).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
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Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
Common causes include Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, Haemophilus influenzae, and anaerobic bacteria.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Marking key shifts Since 1990, the infection that caused the biggest increase was MRSA (methicillin-resistant S. aureus), a type of staph bacteria that has become resistant to some antibiotics.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 17 Sep. 2024
The condition is triggered by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (which thrive in moist environments, like inside the nostrils) or physical irritation (from nose blowing, say, or booger picking).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Aureus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aureus. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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