Molecular characteristics of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus blood isolates: clonal spread of staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec type IVA between the community and the hospital.

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Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) is becoming increasingly common worldwide. The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence and molecular characteristics of MRSA bloodstream isolates in hospitals. Clinical data from patients with MRSA bacteremia be...

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