Characterization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from skin and soft tissue infections in patients in Nairobi, Kenya

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Authors

Edward K. Maina · Kenya Medical Research Institute

Ciira Kiiyukia · Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

C. N. Wamae · Kenya Medical Research Institute

Peter G. Waiyaki · Kenya Medical Research Institute

Samuel Kariuki · Kenya Medical Research Institute

Abstract

These findings suggest that SCCmec II MRSA and a PVL strain of MRSA are significant pathogens in patients with SSTIs presenting to hospitals in Kenya, and that MRSA cases are prevalent at publicly funded health care facilities.

Topics & Keywords

Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Streptococcal Infections and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Infectious Diseases

Volume 17, Issue 2, pp. e115-e119

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2012.09.006

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