Deadly diseases have global impact
MRSA: Maryn McKenna's book "Superbug: The Fatal Menace of MRSA" outlines the potential threat that methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) poses. Frequently found in hospitals, the largely drug-resistant staff infection has evolved since the introduction of antibiotics. The annual death toll from MRSA is in the 19,000 range and continues to rise. JASON GETZ/jgetz@ajc.com
