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The molecular epidemiology of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the Czech Republic.
The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy - 1 Jan 2021
Tkadlec Jan, Capek Vaclav, Brajerova Marie, Smelikova Eva, Melter Oto, Bergerova Tamara, Polivkova Sylvia, Balejova Magda, Hanslianova Marketa, Fackova Daniela, Neradova Katerina, Tejkalova Renata, Vagnerova Iva, Bartonikova Natasa, Chmelarova Eva, Drevinek Pavel, Krutova Marcela
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OBJECTIVES: To gain data on the current molecular epidemiology and resistance of MRSA in the Czech Republic. METHODS: Between September 2017 and January 2018, a total of 441 single-patient MRSA isolates were collected from 11 Czech hospitals and analysed by spa typing, SCCmec typing, antibiotic susceptibility testing, detection of the PVL toxin and the arcA gene. RESULTS: Of all MRSA isolates, 81.41% (n = 359)...
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