Abstract:Background:The polysaccharide intercellular adhesion (PIA) produced by Staphylococcus aureus is effective in the protection of isolates from outer harsh conditions and progress of infection. Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the icaABCD genes encoding polysaccharide intercellular adhesion (PIA) between blood and wound isolates of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) in Tehran. Patients and Methods: Forty-eight clinical isolates (including 30 blood and 18 skin wounds) were collected from patients an… Show more
“…While SCCmec type III (35.18%) showed the highest prevalence in the present study, frequency of SCCmec type V (5.55%) was low. These results were consistent with previous studies performed in Iran and other countries (24,27,30,31).…”
“…While SCCmec type III (35.18%) showed the highest prevalence in the present study, frequency of SCCmec type V (5.55%) was low. These results were consistent with previous studies performed in Iran and other countries (24,27,30,31).…”
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