Typing Staphylococcus aureus using the spa gene and novel distance measures.

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We developed an approach for identifying groups or families of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria based on genotype data. With the emergence of drug resistant strains, S. aureus represents a significant human health threat. Identifying the family types efficiently and quickly is crucial in community settings. Here, we develop a hybrid sequence algorithm approach to type this bacterium using only its spa gene. Two of...

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