Is the Colonisation of Staphylococcus aureus in Pets Associated with Their Close Contact with Owners?
In human beings and animals, staphylococci constitute part of the normal microbial population. Staphylococcus aureus could be classified as an opportunistic pathogen because the bacteria are noted in clinically healthy individuals, but when the immune system becomes compromised, they can also cause...
Main Authors: | Karolina Bierowiec, Katarzyna Płoneczka-Janeczko, Krzysztof Rypuła |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2016-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4882014?pdf=render |
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