Molecular Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus Isolates Transmitted between Patients with Buruli Ulcer.

Molecular Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus Isolates Transmitted between Patients with Buruli Ulcer.

BACKGROUND:Buruli ulcer (BU) is a skin infection caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. The wounds of most BU patients are colonized with different microorganisms, including Staphylococcus aureus. METHODOLOGY:This study investigated possible patient-to-patient transmission events of S. aureus during woun...

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Main Authors: Nana Ama Amissah, Monika A Chlebowicz, Anthony Ablordey, Artur J Sabat, Caitlin S Tetteh, Isaac Prah, Tjip S van der Werf, Alex W Friedrich, Jan Maarten van Dijl, John W Rossen, Ymkje Stienstra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4567303?pdf=render

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