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Published in: BMC Infectious Diseases 3/2014

Open Access 01-05-2014 | Poster presentation

Comparison of rapid methods PBP2′ detection, ORSAB and mecA for detection of methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a tertiary care centre, Chennai, India

Authors: Latha Jayaraman, Umamaheswari Subburaya

Published in: BMC Infectious Diseases | Special Issue 3/2014

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Early detection of MRSA in clinical specimens is imperative to prevent cross transmission, morbidity, mortality and overall cost of treatment. Additionally, rapid detection of MRSA helps in preventing superficial skin infection to become deep seated. …
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Title
Comparison of rapid methods PBP2′ detection, ORSAB and mecA for detection of methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a tertiary care centre, Chennai, India
Authors
Latha Jayaraman
Umamaheswari Subburaya
Publication date
01-05-2014
Publisher
BioMed Central
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BMC Infectious Diseases / Issue Special Issue 3/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2334
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2334-14-S3-P31

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