Author Information
Birgit Strommenger is a distinguished researcher affiliated with the Robert Koch Institute, specifically within the Department of Infectious Diseases. Her work focuses on Nosocomial Pathogens and Antibiotic Resistances, and she is part of the National Reference Centre for Staphylococci and Enterococci located in Wernigerode, Germany. Her research primarily revolves around understanding antibiotic resistance mechanisms and the molecular epidemiology of infectious agents, particularly Staphylococcus species.Research Contributions
Birgit Strommenger has made significant contributions to the field of infectious diseases, with a strong emphasis on antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus species. Her work includes the discovery of methicillin-resistant and mupirocin-resistant strains of Staphylococcus argenteus and extensive studies on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Her research extends to understanding the genetic basis of antibiotic resistance, as evidenced by her genome-wide association studies on daptomycin and ceftaroline resistance. Additionally, she has explored the evolutionary dynamics and phylogeographical patterns of MRSA, providing insights into the global transmission and adaptation strategies of these pathogens.Aliases
Throughout her academic and professional career, Birgit Strommenger has been referenced in various publications by multiple aliases, including B Strommenger and B. Strommenger. However, her full name, Birgit Strommenger, is the most appropriate and comprehensive form to use when referring to her extensive body of work.Publication and Citation Metrics
| Metric |
Value |
| Citation Count |
6987 |
| H-index |
42 |
| Paper Count |
90 |
