Utilization of PFGE as a Powerful Discriminative Tool for the Investigation of Genetic Diversity among MRSA Strains

Utilization of PFGE as a Powerful Discriminative Tool for the Investigation of Genetic Diversity among MRSA Strains

Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a significant challenge to the burn patient. The implementation of proper monitoring programs and prompt identification of epidemic MRSA strains are critical to consequently control and eradicate potential outbreaks. This study aimed...

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Main Authors: Solmaz OHADIAN MOGHADAM, Mohammad Reza POURMAND, Masoumeh DOURAGHI, Samira SABZI, Parisa GHAFFARI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2017-03-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Public Health
Subjects:
Molecular typing
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis
Burn units
Online Access:https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/9389

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