Linezolid-resistant mucoid Staphylococcus haemolyticus from a tertiary-care centre in Delhi
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We report an unusual morphological mucoid variant of Staphylococcus haemolyticus associated with linezolid resistance from a patient with sepsis. Linezolid resistance and mucoid character together made this pathogen difficult to treat. To our knowledge this is the first such report.
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دوره 11 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2016