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Characterization of a Strain of Community-AssociatedMethicillin-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> WidelyDisseminated in the UnitedStates
1 Jan 2006
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A highly stable strain of Staphylococcus aureus with a pulsed-field gel electrophoresis type of USA300 and multilocus sequence type 8 has been isolated from patients residing in diverse geographic regions of the United States. This strain, designated USA300-0114, is a major cause of skin and soft tissue infections among persons in community settings, including day care centers and correctional facilities, and...
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