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Molecular investigation of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from the patients, personnel, air and environment of an ICU in a hospital in Tehran.
Journal of infection and public health - 1 Jan 2000
Mirzaii Mehdi, Emaneini Mohammad, Jabalameli Fereshteh, Halimi Shahnaz, Taherikalani Morovat
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BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and characteristics of Staphylococcus aureus isolates from the patients, staff, air and environments of an ICU in a hospital in Tehran. MATERIALS AND METHODS: During this study, 37 S. aureus isolates were collected and analyzed via the spa typing method. RESULTS: Of the 37 S. aureus isolates, 35 (94%) were methicillin resistant (MRSA), 28 (76%)...
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