Genotypic and phenotypic characterization of Staphylococcus aureus isolates from the respiratory tract in mechanically-ventilated patients
<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> is a commensal and frequent colonizer of the upper respiratory tract. When mechanical ventilation disrupts natural defenses, <i>S. aureus</i> is frequently isolated from the lower airways, but distinguishing between colonization and infection is...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI
2021
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