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Molecular characterization of Staphylococcus aureus isolates from various healthcare institutions in Nairobi, Kenya: a cross sectional study.
Annals of clinical microbiology and antimicrobials - 20 Sept 2016
Omuse Geoffrey, Van Zyl Kristien Nel, Hoek Kim, Abdulgader Shima, Kariuki Samuel, Whitelaw Andrew, Revathi Gunturu
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BACKGROUND: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) has established itself over the years as a major cause of morbidity and mortality both within the community and in healthcare settings. Methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA) in particular has been a major cause of nosocomial infections resulting in significant increase in healthcare costs. In Africa, the MRSA prevalence has been shown to vary across different...
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