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Detection of the epidemic <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> AUST‐03 (ST242) strain in people with cystic fibrosis in South Africa

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Abstract

Epidemic MDR P. aeruginosa strains are present at South African public CF clinics and need to be considered when implementing segregation and infection control strategies to prevent possible spread and outbreaks.

Research topics

  • Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
  • Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
  • Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing

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DOI: 10.1002/ppul.27202

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