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Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization with MALDI-TOF-MS Based Identification of Staphylococcus spp. Isolated from Mobile Phones with their Antibiotic Susceptibility, Biofilm Formation, and Adhesion Properties.
International journal of environmental research and public health - 26 May 2020
Noumi Emira, Merghni Abderrahmen, Alreshidi Mousa, Del Campo Rosa, Adnan Mohd, Haddad Ons, De Feo Vincenzo, Snoussi Mejdi
Abstract excerpt
Cell phones, smartphones, and tablets are extensively used in social and professional life, so they are frequently exposed to bacteria. The main goal of the present work was to isolate and characterize Staphylococci strains from students' cell phone mobiles. Subsequently, 24 Staphylococci strains were tested against a wide range of antibiotics, for the distribution of some virulence-related genes and their...
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