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Prevalence and molecular characteristics of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated in a multicenter study of nursing home residents in Croatia.
American journal of infection control - 1 Nov 2014
Budimir Ana, Payerl Pal Marina, Bošnjak Zrinka, Mareković Ivana, Vuković Dubravka, Roksandić Križan Ivana, Milas Josip, Plečko Vanda, Kalenić Smilja
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BACKGROUND: Residents of nursing homes (NHs) are often hospitalized and could present a potential reservoir for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence for MRSA carriage in residents and staff in Croatian NHs and to characterize MRSA strains using genotyping techniques. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was performed among 877 residents and staff of...
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