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Virulence of Community-Acquired MRSA Involves Novel Cytolytic Peptides
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Title Virulence of Community-Acquired MRSA Involves Novel Cytolytic Peptides
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/565729?src=rss
Description Cytolytic peptides similar to the phenol-soluble modulin (PSM) proteins of Staphylococcus epidermidis contribute to the virulence of community-associated (CA) methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to a report in the November 11th advance online publication of Nature Medicine. Reuters Health Information
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Date Nov 14, 2007
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