Also known as Superbug, at least around here.

I know a woman with it. A group of us got together last November, greeted each other (hugs, kisses, etc.) and half an hour later, she told us she has it. We were FURIOUS to say the least. I can't remember the term she gave us from her doctor, but it was something about her being a carrier with intermitent outbreaks herself.

Prayers for your brother; it is a good thing he got himself t the hospital!