VRSA
noun
ˌvē-ˌär-ˌes-ˈā 
ˈvər-sə
: any of several strains of MRSA that are highly resistant to vancomycin
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Since then, resistant versions of more common bacteria, such as staph (VRSA) have reared their heads.
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Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2011
Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2011
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VRSA
noun
ˌvē-ˌär-ˌes-ˈā
ˈvər-sə
: any of several strains of MRSA that are highly resistant to vancomycin
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