African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

Methicillin-resistant and methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus in allergic rhinitis patient and healthy individuals: Prevalence, antibiotic susceptibility and effect on disease severity

Hamed M. Alzoubi*
  • Hamed M. Alzoubi*
  • Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mu?tah University, Jordan
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Hani M. Al-Shagahin
  • Hani M. Al-Shagahin
  • Department of Special Surgery (Ear, Nose, Throat unit), Faculty of Medicine, Mu?tah University, Jordan
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Omar SM. Al-Rawashdeh
  • Omar SM. Al-Rawashdeh
  • Department of Anatomy and Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Mu?tah University, Jordan
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Mohammed S. Alsbou
  • Mohammed S. Alsbou
  • Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Mu?tah University, Jordan
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Baraah Y. Kasasbeh
  • Baraah Y. Kasasbeh
  • Internship program, Alkarak Hospital, Alkarak, Jordan
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Amin A. Aqel
  • Amin A. Aqel
  • Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mu?tah University, Jordan
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  •  Received: 17 June 2014
  •  Accepted: 08 September 2014
  •  Published: 26 September 2014

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