The burden of Staphylococcus aureus among Native Americans on the Navajo Nation

201916 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Catherine G. Sutcliffe · Johns Hopkins University

Lindsay R. Grant · Johns Hopkins University

Angelina Reid · Johns Hopkins University

Grace Douglass · Johns Hopkins University

Robert Weatherholtz · Johns Hopkins University

Robin Hubler · Pfizer (United States)

Alvaro Quintana ·

Abstract

This community has a high burden of invasive S. aureus infections. Further research is needed to identify prevention strategies and opportunities for intervention.

Topics & Keywords

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 14, Issue 3, pp. e0213207-e0213207

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0213207

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