NEW : Brooklyn student 's death from drug-resistant staph infection confirmed . NEW : A new study has found that the bacteria responsible for a deadly strain of MRSA is also present in some people with HIV, and it can be transmitted through contaminated surfaces like hospital gowns or surgical instruments. No reason to think other students or teachers are at risk , department says . 25 to 30 percent of the population carry the staph bacteria , according to CDC .
NEW : Brooklyn student 's death from drug-resistant staph infection confirmed . NEW : School officials unable to confirm where student contracted infection . No reason to think other students or teachers are at risk , department says . 25 to 30 percent of the population carry the staph bacteria , according to CDC .