MRSA	methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
HA-MRSA	healthcare-associated MRSA
CA-MRSA	community-associated MRSA
PBP	penicillin-binding protein
WHO	world health organization
VISA	vancomycin-intermediate S. aureus
VRSA	vancomycin-resistant S. aureus
MSNs	Mesoporous silica nanoparticles
ESβLs	Extended spectrum beta lactamases
FTIR	Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
MB	Methylene blue
MIC	Minimum inhibitory concentration
NiONPs	Nickel oxide nanoparticles
RBCs	red blood cells
PI	Propidium iodide
RBCs	Red blood cells
ROS	Reactive oxygen species
SEM	Scanning electron microscopy
TEM	Transmission electron microscopy
UV-Vis	Ultra-violet visible spectroscopy
XRD	X-ray diffraction