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Prevalence of icaA and icaD Genes of Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis Strains Isolated from Patients and Hospital Staff
1 Jun 2007
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Staphylococci are ubiquitous microorganisms that predominate in normal skin and mucosal flora. Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis have been identified as a major cause of nosocomial infections, especially in patients with predisposing factors such as indwelling or implanted foreign bodies. The ability of both S. epidermidis and S. aureus to produce biofilm was compared between 116 clinically...
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