Genotypic and Phenotypic Characterizations of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on Frequently Touched Sites from Public Hospitals in South Africa

The hospital environment acts as a reservoir in the transmission of pathogens, such as MRSA, which may cause hospital-acquired infections. This study aimed to ascertain the prevalence, genetic relatedness, antibiotic resistance, and virulence profile of MRSA on some frequently touched hospital sites...

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Main Authors: Siyethaba Mkhize, Daniel G. Amoako, Christiana O. Shobo, Oliver T. Zishiri, Linda A. Bester
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-01-01
Series:International Journal of Microbiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6011045
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