Diversity of SCCmec elements and spa types in South African Staphylococcus aureus mecA-positive blood culture isolates

Abstract Background The prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus varies depending on the healthcare facility, region and country. To understand its genetic diversity, transmission, dissemination, epidemiology and evolution in a particular geographical location, it is important to understand the similarit...

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Main Authors: Ashika Singh-Moodley, Michelle Lowe, Ruth Mogokotleng, Olga Perovic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-020-05547-w