Genetic Diversity and Virulence Profile of Methicillin and Inducible Clindamycin-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Isolates in Western Algeria

• Main Authors: Zahoua Mentfakh Laceb (Author), Seydina M. Diene (Author), Rym Lalaoui (Author), Mabrouk Kihal (Author), Fella Hamaidi Chergui (Author), Jean-Marc Rolain (Author), Linda Hadjadj (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> causes a wide range of life-threatening infections. In this study, we determined its prevalence in the hospital environment and investigated nasal carriage among healthcare workers and patients admitted to a hospital in western Algeria. A total of 550 specime...