Evidence for clonal spread of a single strain of beta-lactamase-producing Enterococcus (Streptococcus) faecalis to six hospitals in five states.

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Published in J Infect Dis on April 01, 1991

Authors

B E Murray1, K V Singh, S M Markowitz, H A Lopardo, J E Patterson, M J Zervos, E Rubeglio, G M Eliopoulos, L B Rice, F W Goldstein

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1: Center for Infectious Diseases, University of Texas Medical School, Houston 77030.

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