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Persistence, Discordance and Diversity of Staphylococcus aureus Nasal and Oropharyngeal Colonization in School-aged Children
19 Apr 2016
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BACKGROUND: The anterior nares are regarded as the primary site for Staphylococcus aureus colonization, although studies have highlighted the potential importance of colonization at extra-nasal sites, including the oropharynx. Accordingly, the aims of this study were to assess the prevalence, persistence and molecular epidemiology of S. aureus colonization in the nares and oropharynx of Māori and Pacific...
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