Molecular typing of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Nigeria

• Main Authors: S.M. O'Malley (Author), F.E. Emele (Author), F.O. Nwaokorie (Author), N. Idika (Author), A.K. Umeizudike (Author), I. Emeka-Nwabunnia (Author), B.M. Hanson (Author), R. Nair (Author), S.E. Wardyn (Author), T.C. Smith (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2015-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary: Background: Antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus including methicillin-resistant strains (MRSA) are a major concern in densely populated urban areas. Initial studies of S. aureus in Nigeria indicated existence of antibiotic-resistant S. aureus strains in clinical and community setting...