How clonal is Staphylococcus aureus?

Staphylococcus aureus is an important human pathogen and represents a growing public health burden owing to the emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant clones, particularly within the hospital environment. Despite this, basic questions about the evolution and population biology of the species,...

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Main Authors: Feil, E, Cooper, J, Grundmann, H, Robinson, D, Enright, M, Berendt, T, Peacock, S, Smith, J, Murphy, M, Spratt, BG, Moore, C, Day, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2003