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Staphylococcus aureus: Determinants of human carriage
22 Apr 2013
Abstract excerpt
Staphylococcus aureus is a common human commensal but carriage varies between e.g. geographic location, age, gender, ethnicity and body niche. The nares, throat and perineum are the most prevalent sites for carriage in the general adult population. Other sites of the skin and the intestine are also frequently colonised. Thus, a successful establishment is dependent on multiple factors. This review describes...
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