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GenomEra MRSA/SA, a fully automated homogeneous PCR assay for rapid detection of Staphylococcus aureus and the marker of methicillin resistance in various sample matrixes

Jari J HirvonenDepartment of Clinical Microbiology, Vaasa Central Hospital, Hietalahdenkatu 2-4 B2, FI-65130 Vaasa, FinlandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Suvi-Sirkku KaukorantaDepartment of Clinical Microbiology, Vaasa Central Hospital, Hietalahdenkatu 2-4 B2, FI-65130 Vaasa, Finland
Pages 655-665 | Published online: 09 Jan 2014

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