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Influence of host genetics and environment on nasal carriage of staphylococcus aureus in danish middle-aged and elderly twins.

Andersen, Paal Skytt; Pedersen, Jacob Krabbe; Fode, Peder; Skov, Robert L; Fowler, Vance G; Stegger, Marc; Christensen, Kaare (J Infect Dis, 2012-10)

BACKGROUND: Nasal carriage is a major risk factor for Staphylococcus aureus infection. Approximately, one-quarter of adults carry S. aureus. However, the role of host genetics on S. aureus nasal carriage is unknown. METHODS: ...