Variable-number tandem repeat analysis and multilocus sequence typing data confirm the epidemiological changes observed with Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from bloodstream infections.

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Since 2000, our geographical region in France systematically surveys bloodstream infections (BSI) due to Staphylococcus aureus. This survey involves 39 health care institutions (HCIs) encompassing 6,888 short-stay beds and was performed during two 3-month periods during 2007 and 2008. The study periods of this survey identified 292 S. aureus isolates causing BSI. Extensive molecular characterization, including...

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