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- Title
A Severe Pneumonia due to Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Clone USA 300: Implications of Vertical Transmission.
- Authors
Crooks, N.; Ross, T.; Grant, S.; Anmolsingh, R.; Gabriel, A.; Foggo-Osseyran, A.; Carroll, K.; Wilson, C.
- Abstract
Staphylococcus aureus is an important pathogen in both community and healthcare associated pneumonia. We describe a case of severe pneumonia caused by the methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) clone USA 300 in a 44-year old post-partum woman and the subsequent vertical transmission of this virulent organism to her neonate.
- Subjects
PNEUMONIA; STAPHYLOCOCCUS aureus; METHICILLIN resistance; PATHOGENIC microorganisms; MEDICAL care; INFECTIOUS disease transmission
- Publication
West Indian Medical Journal, 2012, Vol 61, Issue 2, p145
- ISSN
0043-3144
- Publication type
Article