Mesh term Staphylococcus aureus
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Description
Potentially pathogenic bacteria found in nasal membranes, skin, hair follicles, and perineum of warm-blooded animals. They may cause a wide range of infections and intoxications.Browse to child terms:
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
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