Staphylococcus aureus; will vancomycin resistant strains become common in the future?
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Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin, antimicrobial resistanceAbstract
Information on staphylococcus aureus, an aggressive pathogen that is a common cause of infections both in the community and in hospitals.
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