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Table 2 Distribution of PVL genes in different MRSA clinical isolates according to the clinical specimen source

From: Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) genes may not be a reliable marker for community-acquired MRSA in the Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt

Clinical Specimen Source

PVL positive (%)

Eye

5/14 (35.71%)

Pus

9/14 (64.28%)

Urine

4/10 (40.00%)

Blood

9/15 (60.00%)

Health care workers

21/50 (42.00%)

Overall incidence

48/103 (46.60%)

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BMC Microbiology

ISSN: 1471-2180

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