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. 1964 Sep 18;145(3638):1322-3.
doi: 10.1126/science.145.3638.1322.

STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS UC-18: AGENT OF NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS

R B KUNDSIN, C W WALTER, P MORIN

STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS UC-18: AGENT OF NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS

R B KUNDSIN et al. Science. .

Abstract

A new strain of Staphylococcus aureus, implicated in severe "hospital-acquired" infections, has been recognized and identified. This strain is characterized by lysis with a recently isolated bacteriophage, UC-18. Resistance to penicillin, streptomycin, and tetracycline combined with widespread prevalence in the hospital environment make S. aureus UC-18 a significant contributor to endemic staphylcoccal disease in hospitals.

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