Which of the following is second only to HIV as a major public health threat?

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Community-acquired MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is the correct answer as it has become a major public health threat in recent years. MRSA infections are difficult to treat due to their resistance to antibiotics and can cause serious health complications. While hospital-acquired MRSA also poses a threat, community-acquired MRSA is more widespread and affecting people outside of healthcare settings. Helminths and rickettsiae are both significant public health threats, but they are not as prevalent or widespread as MRSA.

Which of the Following Is Second Only to HIV as a Major