The Virulence Potential of Livestock-Associated Methicillin-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Cultured from the Airways of Cystic Fibrosis Patients

The Virulence Potential of Livestock-Associated Methicillin-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Cultured from the Airways of Cystic Fibrosis Patients

<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> is one of the most common pathogens that infects the airways of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) and contributes to respiratory failure. Recently, livestock-associated methicillin-resistant <i>S. aureus</i> (LA-MRSA), usually cultured in farm an...

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Main Authors: Janina Treffon, Sarah Ann Fotiadis, Sarah van Alen, Karsten Becker, Barbara C. Kahl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
LA-, HA-MRSA
MSSA
cystic fibrosis
virulence
hemolysis
biofilm
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/12/6/360

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