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Clonal differences in Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia-associated mortality.
Nature microbiology - 1 Oct 2017
Recker Mario, Laabei Maisem, Toleman Michelle S, Reuter Sandra, Saunderson Rebecca B, Blane Beth, Török M Estee, Ouadi Khadija, Stevens Emily, Yokoyama Maho, Steventon Joseph, Thompson Luke, Milne Gregory, Bayliss Sion, Bacon Leann, Peacock Sharon J, Massey Ruth C
Abstract excerpt
The bacterium Staphylococcus aureus is a major human pathogen for which the emergence of antibiotic resistance is a global public health concern. Infection severity, and in particular bacteraemia-associated mortality, has been attributed to several host-related factors, such as age and the presence of comorbidities. The role of the bacterium in infection severity is less well understood, as it is complicated by...
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