Molecular typing of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Nigeria

Summary: Background: Antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus including methicillin-resistant strains (MRSA) are a major concern in densely populated urban areas. Initial studies of S. aureus in Nigeria indicated existence of antibiotic-resistant S. aureus strains in clinical and community settin...

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Main Authors: S.M. O’Malley, F.E. Emele, F.O. Nwaokorie, N. Idika, A.K. Umeizudike, I. Emeka-Nwabunnia, B.M. Hanson, R. Nair, S.E. Wardyn, T.C. Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-03-01
Series:Journal of Infection and Public Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034114001397