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Glycopeptide and daptomycin resistance in community-associated MRSA in the UK

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  1. Institute of Infection and Global Health, Department of Clinical Infection, Microbiology and Immunology, University of Liverpool, 8th Floor Duncan Building, Daulby Street, Liverpool, L69 3GA, UK

    A. Kirby & C. M. Broughton

  2. Department of Medical Microbiology, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospital Trust, 7th Floor Duncan Building, Daulby Street, Liverpool, L69 3GA, UK

    C. Edwards

  3. Institute of Infection and Global Health, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, National Centre for Zoonoses Research, University of Liverpool, Leahurst, Chester High Road, Wirral, Neston, CH64 7TE, UK

    N. J. Williams

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Kirby, A., Edwards, C., Broughton, C.M. et al. Glycopeptide and daptomycin resistance in community-associated MRSA in the UK. Infection 39, 277–279 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-011-0103-y

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