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Table 1 Distribution of PVL genes among MRSA isolates in different specimens

From: Association of Panton Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) genes with methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Western Nepal: a matter of concern for community infections (a hospital based prospective study)

Specimen type

Total number of MRSA

PVL positive (%)

Pus

98

74 (75.5 %)

Blood

14

2 (14.3 %)

Urine

12

2 (16.6 %)

Sputum

6

1 (16.6 %)

Hospital environment

7

0

Body fluids

2

0