| Literature DB >> 11418332 |
R P Novick1, P Schlievert, A Ruzin.
Abstract
Variable genetic elements including plasmids, transposons and prophages are involved in pathogenesis and antibiotic resistance, and are an important component of the staphylococcal genome. This review covers a set of newly described variable chromosomal elements, pathogenicity and resistance islands, carrying superantigen and resistance genes, especially toxic shock and methicillin resistance, respectively.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11418332 DOI: 10.1016/s1286-4579(01)01414-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Microbes Infect ISSN: 1286-4579 Impact factor: 2.700