Staphylococcus aureus: An Old Pathogen with New Weapons - 05/08/11
, Charles W. Stratton, MD a
Corresponding author. Molecular Infectious Disease Laboratory, Vanderbilt University Hospital, 4605 TVC, Nashville, TN 37232-5310.Résumé |
Staphylococcus aureus has been recognized as an important human pathogen for more than 100 years. S aureus has been able to adapt and evolve in terms of its resistance traits and virulence factors; it is among the most important causes of human infections in the twenty-first century. Rapid molecular identification in the clinical microbiology laboratory of these resistance and virulence factors expressed by S aureus will play an important role in the future in decreasing the morbidity and mortality of infections. This article addresses the emerging aspects of infections caused by S aureus, including microbiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis, and immunity.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Staphylococcus aureus, Necrotizing fasciitis, Methicillin-resistant S aureus (MRSA), Community-associated MRSA, Panton-Valentine leukocidin
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Vol 30 - N° 1
P. 179-208 - mars 2010 Retour au numéro
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