Influence of Host Genetics and Environment on Nasal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus in Danish Middle-Aged and Elderly Twins
Background. Nasal carriage is a major risk factor for Staphylococcus aureus infection. Approximately, one-quarter of adults carry S. aureus. However, the role of host genetics on S. aureus nasal carriage is unknown.
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2012
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3448969/ |