Genomic Characterization of Methicillin-Resistant and Methicillin-Susceptible <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Implicated in Bloodstream Infections, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A Pilot Study

• Main Authors: Bakoena A. Hetsa (Author), Jonathan Asante (Author), Joshua Mbanga (Author), Arshad Ismail (Author), Akebe L. K. Abia (Author), Daniel G. Amoako (Author), Sabiha Y. Essack (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> is an opportunistic pathogen and a leading cause of bloodstream infections, with its capacity to acquire antibiotic resistance genes posing significant treatment challenges. This pilot study characterizes the genomic profiles of <i>S. aureus</i> i...