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Emergence of novel methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains in a tertiary care facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
1 Sept 2019
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Purpose: There is a need for continuous surveillance of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to identify emergence of new strains. We hypothesize that MRSA strains are evolving with ongoing acquisition of SCC mec elements. This study was carried out to evaluate the evolution of MRSA at a tertiary care facility in Saudi Arabia. Methods: MRSA isolates associated with invasive clinical infection, which...
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