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Molecular epidemiology of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the genomic era: a cross-sectional study.
Scientific reports - 1 Jan 2013
Prosperi Mattia, Veras Nazle, Azarian Taj, Rathore Mobeen, Nolan David, Rand Kenneth, Cook Robert L, Johnson Judy, Morris J Glenn, Salemi Marco
Abstract excerpt
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a leading cause of healthcare-associated infections and significant contributor to healthcare cost. Community-associated-MRSA (CA-MRSA) strains have now invaded healthcare settings. A convenience sample of 97 clinical MRSA isolates was obtained from seven hospitals during a one-week period in 2010. We employed a framework integrating Staphylococcus protein A...
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