The prevalence and molecular mechanisms of mupirocin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus isolates from a Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa

The prevalence and molecular mechanisms of mupirocin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus isolates from a Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa

Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance is an increasingly serious problem in public health globally. Monitoring resistance levels within healthcare and community settings is critical to combat its ongoing increase. This study aimed to describe the rates and molecular mechanisms of mupirocin re...

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Main Authors: Shima M. Abdulgader, Tshepiso Lentswe, Andrew Whitelaw, Mae Newton-Foot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Staphylococcus aureus
MRSA
Mupirocin
spa-typing
Antimicrobial resistance
South Africa
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-020-00707-8

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