Whole-genome sequencing to assess clonality in a series of prosthetic joint Staphylococcus epidermidis isolates – WITHDRAWN

Background: Prosthetic joint infections (PJIs) are costly and cause increased morbidity and mortality for patients. Staphylococcus epidermidis is a common cause of both early postoperative and late-presenting PJIs. Although S. epidermidis is a normal part of the human skin microflora, its ability to...

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Main Authors: Samantha Simon, Mohamad Sater, Ian Herriott, Miriam Huntley, Brian Hollenbeck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2022-07-01
Series:Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2732494X22001607/type/journal_article