Long persistence of methicillin-susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus causing sepsis in a neonatal intensive care unit.
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Molecular epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus strains causing bacteremia in neonates during 2002 to 2005 revealed seven clones, with four MSSA clones responsible for 80% of the cases. Some clones persisted or reappeared throughout the study. Three bacteremic clones were found colonizing health care workers (HCWs), particularly clone C, which was harbored by at least 15% of HCWs.
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Long Persistence of Methicillin-susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) causing sepsis in a neonatal unit Running title: Molecular epidemiology of S. aureus bacteremia in neonates
Molecular epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia in neonates during 2002-2005 revealed seven clones, with four MSSA clones responsible for 80% of the cases. Some clones persisted or reappeared throughout the study. Three bacteremic clones were found colonizing healthcare workers (HCWs), particularly clone C, harbored by at least 15% of HCWs.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical microbiology
دوره 45 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007