PCR-based rapid identification of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains and their antibiotic resistance profiles in febrile neutropenic patients

Background: Bloodstream infections (BSI) in immunocompromised patients suffering from hematological malignancies continue to be an essential cause of morbidity and mortality. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)-related BSI in patients with febrile neutropenia (FN) is a life-threatenin...

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Main Authors: Maggie Ibrahim, Enas Deaf, Rania Hafez, Safinaz Hussein, Radwa Essam, Amal Elkhawaga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Zagazig University, Faculty of Medicine 2023-11-01
Series:Microbes and Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://mid.journals.ekb.eg/article_311146_ae70caefe966781775a452fe980548b2.pdf