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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus on hospital admission in Turkey.
Baykam, Nurcan; Esener, Harika; Ergonul, Onder; Kosker, Pinar Zarakolu; Cirkin, Tuba; Celikbas, Aysel; Eren, Sebnem; Dokuzoguz, Basak.
Am J Infect Control ; 37(3): 247-9, 2009 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18945517

ABSTRACT

A total of 900 patients were screened for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on hospital admission, and 11 MRSA strains (1.2%) were detected. All 11 MRSA strains were positive for the mecA and PVL genes. Eight of the 11 MRSA-positive patients (72%) had a history of hospitalization within the previous 12 months.


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Carrier State/epidemiology , Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus/isolation & purification , Staphylococcal Infections/epidemiology , Adult , Bacterial Proteins/genetics , Bacterial Toxins/genetics , Exotoxins/genetics , Female , Humans , Leukocidins/genetics , Male , Medical History Taking , Middle Aged , Patient Admission , Penicillin-Binding Proteins , Turkey/epidemiology
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