| Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage and its contributing factors. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19824791 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Staphylococcus aureus is a medically important pathogen that is often acquired from hospital settings (nosocomial) as well as from the community (community acquired). Bacteria that reside in anterior nares of hosts serve as reservoirs for both the spread of the pathogen and predispose the host to subsequent infections. Here, we will review the extent and variability of nasal carriage, and the possible causative factors--both from the host and the bacterium. We also discuss the existing molecular typing techniques used for studying variations among strains of S. aureus. Finally, we discuss the possible areas of studies that are open in this field. Given the pathogen's importance in healthcare setting, such areas of study vary vastly, from fundamental research to applied medical care and use of alternative medical regimes for control of S. aureus nasal carriage. Unsurprisingly, our conclusions also underscore the importance of making policy decisions based on local ethnic and socioeconomic population structure. |
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Authors:
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Karthikeyan Sivaraman; Nitya Venkataraman; Alexander M Cole |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Future microbiology Volume: 4 ISSN: 1746-0921 ISO Abbreviation: Future Microbiol Publication Date: 2009 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-10-14 Completed Date: 2010-01-12 Revised Date: 2010-12-30 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101278120 Medline TA: Future Microbiol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 999-1008 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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SBG, Center for Microbial & Plant Genetics, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium. k.sivan@gmail.com |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Bacterial Proteins
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genetics,
metabolism Carrier State* / epidemiology, microbiology Host-Pathogen Interactions* Humans Nose / microbiology* Risk Factors Staphylococcal Infections* / epidemiology, microbiology Staphylococcus aureus / classification, genetics, isolation & purification* |
| Grant Support | |
ID/Acronym/Agency:
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R01 AI060753/AI/NIAID NIH HHS; R01 AI060753-01A2/AI/NIAID NIH HHS; R01 AI060753-02/AI/NIAID NIH HHS; R01 AI060753-03/AI/NIAID NIH HHS; R01 AI060753-04/AI/NIAID NIH HHS; R01 AI060753-05/AI/NIAID NIH HHS |
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0/Bacterial Proteins |
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