spa typing and antimicrobial resistance of Staphylococcus aureus from healthy humans, pigs and dogs in Tanzania

Introduction: Staphylococcus aureus is an opportunistic pathogen causing infections in humans and animals. Here we report for the first time the prevalence of nasal carriage, spa typing and antimicrobial resistance of S. aureus in a Tanzanian livestock community. Methodology: Nasal swabs were taken...

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Main Authors: Abdul Sekemani Katakweba, Amandus Pachificus Muhairwa, Carmen Espinosa-Gongora, Luca Guardabassi, Madundo M A Mtambo, John Elmerdahl Olsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2016-02-01
Series:Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
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Online Access:https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/6790
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