Speciation of coagulase negative Staphylococcal isolates from clinically significant specimens and their antibiogram

Background: Despite their frequency as contaminants, coagulase-negative Staphylococci (CONS) have become important nosocomial pathogens, accounting for 9% of all nosocomial infections. These infections are difficult to treat because of the risk factors and the multiple drug resistance nature of thes...

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Main Authors: M G Usha, D C Shwetha, G Vishwanath
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology
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Online Access:http://www.ijpmonline.org/article.asp?issn=0377-4929;year=2013;volume=56;issue=3;spage=258;epage=260;aulast=Usha