Detection of methicillin resistant and toxin-associated genes in Staphylococcus aureus

Detection of methicillin resistant and toxin-associated genes in Staphylococcus aureus

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a problem in both healthcare institutions and community settings. This is due to its multi-drug resistant challenges. Hence, this study assessed the prevalence of methicillin resistant gene (mecA), exfoliative toxin (eta and etb) and toxic shock syndrom...

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Main Authors: Cajethan Ezeamagu, Irene Imanatue, Margaret Dosunmu, Adebola Odeseye, Glory Baysah, Daniel Aina, Foluke Odutayo, Grace Mensah-Agyei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-03-01
Series:Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences
Subjects:
S. aureus
Methicillin resistance
Staphylococcal toxins
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2314853517301889

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