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Outbreak of Panton-Valentine Leukocidin–Associated Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Infection in a Rugby Team, France, 2010–2011
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Jan 2016
Source: Emerg Infect Dis. 22(1):96-99. -
Alternative Title:Emerg Infect Dis
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Description:Staphylococcus aureus strains that produce Panton-Valentine leukocidin are known to cause community infections. We describe an outbreak of skin abscesses caused by Panton-Valentine leukocidin-producing methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (clonal complex 121) in a professional rugby team in France during July 2010-February 2011. Eight team members were carriers; 7 had skin abscesses.
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Pubmed ID:26690308
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC4696688
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