An uncommon presentation for a severe invasive infection due to methicillin-resistant <it>Staphylococcus aureus </it>clone USA300 in Italy: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Methicillin resistant <it>Staphylococcus aureus </it>(MRSA) has been considered for many years a typical nosocomial pathogen. Recently MRSA has emerged as a frequent cause of infections in the community. More commonly, co...

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Main Authors: Tronci Mirella, Ranno Orazio, Spanu Teresa, Crea Francesca, Monaco Monica, Parisi Gabriella, Valentini Piero, Pantosti Annalisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-04-01
Series:Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials
Online Access:http://www.ann-clinmicrob.com/content/7/1/11