Whole genome sequencing in the prevention and control of Staphylococcus aureus infection.

BACKGROUND: Staphylococcus aureus remains a leading cause of hospital-acquired infection but weaknesses inherent in currently available typing methods impede effective infection prevention and control. The high resolution offered by whole genome sequencing has the potential to revolutionise our unde...

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Main Authors: Price, JR, Didelot, X, Crook, D, Llewelyn, M, Paul, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013