Within-host evolution of Staphylococcus aureus during asymptomatic carriage
Staphylococcus aureus is a major cause of healthcare associated mortality, but like many important bacterial pathogens, it is a common constituent of the normal human body flora. Around a third of healthy adults are carriers. Recent evidence suggests that evolution of S. aureus during nasal carriage...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2013
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