Staphylococcus aureus transmission : clinical and molecular aspects

A.L.A. Bloemendaal

Staphylococcus aureus transmission : clinical and molecular aspects

Translated title of the contribution: Staphylococcus aureus transmission : clinical and molecular aspects

A.L.A. Bloemendaal

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Staphylococcus aureus is a major pathogen in nosocomial infections. Up to 30% of UCI related infections are caused by S. aureus. In this thesis we explore both clinical and molecular aspects of patient-to-patient transmission of S. aureus. We performed a European ICU study exploring infection prevention measures and their influence on transmission. We developed a experimental transmission model in animals, showing a difference in spread and colonization persistence between MSSA and MRSA. Next to this we developed a microarray for the typing of S. aureus.

Translated title of the contribution	Staphylococcus aureus transmission : clinical and molecular aspects
Original language	Undefined/Unknown
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	Utrecht University
Supervisors/Advisors	Verhoef, J., Primary supervisor, External person Borel Rinkes, Inne, Supervisor Fluit, AC, Co-supervisor
Award date	21 Jan 2010
Publisher	Utrecht University
Print ISBNs	978-94-61080-07-3
Publication status	Published - 21 Jan 2010

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