staphylococcus, antibiotic-resistant

staphylococcus, antibiotic-resistant A form of staphylococcus bacteria that is unaffected by certain antibiotics. Antibiotic-resistant staphylococcus is a growing problem, particularly in hospitals, where staph infections can run rampant. Treatment involves using “super-antibiotics” when possible, although this type of infection can prove to be untreatable and deadly.