Phenotypic and Genotypic Characteristics of Staphylococcus aureus Nasal Strains Isolated from Students of the Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Poland: A Cross-Sectional Study.

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Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage contributes to asymptomatic transmission in both community and healthcare settings. This study aimed to characterize S. aureus strains isolated from students of the Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Poland, using phenotypic and genotypic methods. A total of 175 S. aureus strains were isolated from the nasal vestibules of 800 students between 2014 and 2015. Species...

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