MRSA from Santa Catarina State, Southern Brazil: intriguing epidemiological differences compared to other Brazilian regions

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the most frequently isolated agents in both nosocomial and community settings. It is a constant challenge for antibacterial therapy. Therefore, it becomes essential to understand the epidemiology of MRSA isolates in the institution and/or...

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Main Authors: Alessandro C.O. Silveira, Gabriela R. Cunha, Juliana Caierão, Caio M. de Cordova, Pedro A. d’Azevedo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-07-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1413867015001026