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[Rapid and reliable detection of multiresistent Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by multiplex PCR].
Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) - 19 May 2000
Domann E, Hossain H, Füssle R, Chakraborty T
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Staphylococci are widespread pathogens and are frequently associated with nosocomial infections. Many hospitals struggle with increasing amounts of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) which are "multiresistant" against all betalactam antibiotics. Often, applicable antibiotics for treatment are only glycopeptides like vancomycin and teicoplanin. In addition, MRSA infected...
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