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Overview of the Staphylococcus aureus strains used in this study.
| Strain | Genetic background | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Newman | ST8 | Wild type, laboratory strain |
| USA300 | ST8 | Clinical strain |
| M116 | ST238, ST8 | Clinical strain |
| RN6390 | ST8 | Laboratory strain, derivative of 8325-4 |
| Newman ΔSpA ΔSbi | ST8 | Laboratory strain, derivate from Newman strain |
