Prevalence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a Canadian Inner-City Shelter
BACKGROUND: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization is increasingly of concern in community settings. However, despite a recent outbreak in Calgary, Alberta, data on the prevalence of MRSA in Canadian communities are lacking. Globally, few studies have been performed in high-...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2007-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2007/264257 |