The influence of mobile genetic elements on fitness, virulence and drug resistance of Staphylococcus aureus
PhD ceremony: Ms. M.A. Chlebowicz 16.45 uur, Academiegebouw, Broerstraat 5, Groningen
Dissertation: The influence of mobile genetic elements on fitness, virulence and drug resistance of Staphylococcus aureus
Promotor(s): prof. J.M. van Dijl, prof. H. Grundmann
Faculty: Medical Sciences
The studies indicate a major role of phages in the transfer of SCCmec elements. Importantly, these elements can be lost again through recombination in conserved genes. Together, the data highlight the major impact of mobile genetic elements on staphylococcal fitness, virulence and antibiotic resistance.
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