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[Phenotype and Genotype of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from the Nostrils of Elderly Adults in the Valparaíso Region, Chile, from June 2019 to January 2020].
Revista medica de Chile - 1 Mar 2026
Aravena Carmen, Caneo Rocío, Lecanda Ossandón Javiera, Giovine A Isabella, Toloza Zamora Constanza, Tognarelli Javier
Abstract excerpt
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) persistently colonizes the nares of approximately 20-30% of healthy individuals, and the nasal carriage constitutes a risk of infection and transmission. This pathogen causes mild to severe infections, different strains show variable virulence, and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) is a global concern. Due to the worldwide aging of the population, further research in older...
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