Isolation, Characterization, and Antibacterial Activity of Bacteriophages Against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Pakistan.

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Published in Jundishapur J Microbiol on September 18, 2016

Authors

Muhammad Hidayat Rasool1, Rukhsana Yousaf1, Abu Baker Siddique1, Muhammad Saqalein1, Mohsin Khurshid2

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Microbiology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
2: College of Allied Health Professionals, Directorate of Medical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

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