Evaluation of GeneXpert® system for detection of methicillin-resistant Staphyloccocus aureus in clinical samples

Infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphyloccocus aureus strains (MRSA) have reached epidemic proportions globally, being the major cause of nosocomial infections. Rapid identification of MRSA in nasal swabs or in clinical samples is considered a useful strategy for control and treatment of...

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Main Authors: Antonella Mencacci, Luca Merlini, Marta Meucci, Mariolina Vitali, Senia Farinelli, Maria Rita Pagliochini, Francesco Bistoni, Alessandra Sensini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-03-01
Series:Microbiologia Medica
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/2382