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Use of a Multiplex Molecular Beacon Platform for Rapid Detection of Methicillin and Vancomycin Resistance in Staphylococcus aureus
1 Sept 2005
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Drug resistance, particularly vancomycin and methicillin resistance, in Staphylococcus aureus continues to emerge as a significant public health threat in both the hospital and community settings. In addition to the limited treatment options, S. aureus strains acquire and express numerous virulence factors that continue to increase its ability to cause a wide spectrum of human disease. As a result, empirical...
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