Genomic epidemiology of methicillin-resistant and -susceptible Staphylococcus aureus from bloodstream infections

Genomic epidemiology of methicillin-resistant and -susceptible Staphylococcus aureus from bloodstream infections

Abstract Background Bloodstream infections due to Staphylococcus aureus cause significant patient morbidity and mortality worldwide. Of major concern is the emergence and spread of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) in bloodstream infections, which are associated with therapeutic failure and inc...

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Main Authors: Joshua T. Smith, Elissa M. Eckhardt, Nicole B. Hansel, Tahmineh Rahmani Eliato, Isabella W. Martin, Cheryl P. Andam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Staphylococcus aureus
Bloodstream infection
Genome evolution
Methicillin resistance
Multidrug resistance
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06293-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06293-3

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