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Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of Staphylococcus aureus, including MRSA and PVL-positive isolates, in Egyptian fruit bats.
BMC veterinary research - 4 Jun 2026
Allam Toka A, Abdel-Kader Fatma, Kadry Mona
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BACKGROUND: Bats are widely distributed mammals capable of harboring diverse pathogens, including antimicrobial-resistant bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), particularly methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), poses a significant public health concern. This study aimed to investigate the occurrence, antimicrobial resistance profile, and presence of the Panton-Valentine leukocidin (pvl) virulence gene of...
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