Rapid detection of MRSA in a routine diagnostic laboratory using a real-time PCR assay

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Gilpin, D. F. [1 ]
Tunney, M. M. [1 ]
Funston, C. [1 ]
Savage, K. [1 ]
Gardiner, A. [1 ]
Kearney, M. P. [1 ]
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[1] Queens Univ Belfast, Sch Pharm, Clin Practice Res Grp, Belfast BT9 7BL, Antrim, North Ireland
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10.1016/j.jhin.2007.06.014
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R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
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