Molecular epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus isolated from nasal swab at intensive care unit

M. H. Kwon, E. G. Choi, M. J. Na, J. W. Son (Daejeon, Republic Of Korea)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Features of hospital-acquired pneumonia, ventilator-associated pneumonia and infection with other pathogens
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Respiratory infections

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