Whole Genome Sequencing of Methicillin-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus epidermidis</i> Clinical Isolates Reveals Variable Composite SCC<i>mec</i> ACME among Different STs in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Oman
<i>Staphylococcus epidermidis</i> has been recently recognized as an emerging nosocomial pathogen. There are concerns over the increasing virulence potential of this commensal due to the capabilities of transferring mobile genetic elements to <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> thro...
Main Authors: | Zaaima Al-Jabri, Zahra AL-Shabibi, Atika AL-Bimani, Amal AL-Hinai, Ammar AL-Shabibi, Meher Rizvi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/9/1824 |
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