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Antimicrobial resistance and virulence markers in methicillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus isolates associated with nasal colonization.
Microbial pathogenesis - 1 Apr 2016
Sarkar Abdullah, Raji Adeola, Garaween Ghada, Soge Olusegun, Rey-Ladino Jose, Al-Kattan Wael, Shibl Atef, Senok Abiola
Abstract excerpt
Most Staphylococcus aureus infections occur in previously colonized persons who also act as reservoirs for continued dissemination. This study aimed to investigate the carriage of antimicrobial resistance and virulence markers in S. aureus isolates associated with nasal colonization. The study was conducted from December 2013-April 2014. Nasal swabs were collected and questionnaires administered to 97 medical...
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