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New multilocus sequence typing of MRSA in São Paulo, Brazil.
Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas - 1 Oct 2011
Carmo M S, Inoue F, Andrade S S, Paschoal L, Silva F M, Oliveira V G S, Pignatari A C C
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An increased incidence of nosocomial and community-acquired infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been observed worldwide. The molecular characterization of MRSA has played an important role in demonstrating the existence of internationally disseminated clones. The use of molecular biology methods in the surveillance programs has enabled the tracking of MRSA spread within and...
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