Molecular epidemiology of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
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چکیده
1. Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains with diverse genetic backgrounds are emerging in Hong Kong. 2. Intra-familial spread of community-associated MRSA is common.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy
دوره 69 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009