Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in East Africa: red alert or red herring?

Abstract Background Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality and has resultant important economic and societal costs underscoring the need for accurate surveillance. In recent years, prevalence rates reported in East Africa have been i...

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Main Authors: Frederick K. Wangai, Moses M. Masika, Marybeth C. Maritim, R. Andrew Seaton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-4245-3