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Sep 28, 2008 3:40 pm US/Eastern

Local High School Student Dies From MRSA

PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ― A Philadelphia public high school student died earlier this week of a confirmed case of MRSA, the school district announced.

Saalen Jones, a senior at Martin Luther King High, passed away Tuesday at Albert Einstein Medical Center.

Jones, 17, was a cornerback for the Martin Luther King football team. It was not immediately known how Jones was exposed to the bacteria.

The following statement was released by the Board of Directors of the Oak Lane Youth Association regarding Jones' passing:

"The Board of Directors of the Oak Lane Youth Association would like to pass along our condolences and prayers to the family of Saalen Jones. Saalen passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. Saalen was a dedicated member of the Oak Lane family, who will be remembered for his fearless and selfless play on the field, and his great leadership and determination off of the field. Funeral arrangements will be posted as soon as they become available."

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium that is resistant to a large group of antibiotics. It is often referred to as a "Superbug."




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