An uncommon presentation for a severe invasive infection due to methicillin-resistant <it>Staphylococcus aureus </it>clone USA300 in Italy: a case report

• Main Authors: Tronci Mirella (Author), Ranno Orazio (Author), Spanu Teresa (Author), Crea Francesca (Author), Monaco Monica (Author), Parisi Gabriella (Author), Valentini Piero (Author), Pantosti Annalisa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Methicillin resistant <it>Staphylococcus aureus </it>(MRSA) has been considered for many years a typical nosocomial pathogen. Recently MRSA has emerged as a frequent cause of infections in the community. More commonly, co...