Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) genes may not be a reliable marker for community-acquired MRSA in...
Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) genes may not be a reliable marker for community-acquired MRSA in the Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt
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London: BioMed Central Ltd
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Background Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is linked to both nosocomial and community infections. One of the key virulence factors of S. aureus is Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL). The PVL genes are mostly associated with community-acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA). This study evaluates the prevalence of PVL genes as a marker for CA-MRSA at tert...
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Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) genes may not be a reliable marker for community-acquired MRSA in the Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_c26b891e50a4493ea07cde2065d0a1ae
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1471-2180
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1471-2180
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10.1186/s12866-023-03065-8
