Emerging variants of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus genotypes in Kuwait hospitals

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Authors

Samar S. Boswihi · Kuwait University

Edet E. Udo · Kuwait University

Stefan Monecke · InfectoGnostics Research Campus Jena

Bindu Mathew · Kuwait University

Bobby Noronha · Kuwait University

T Verghese · Kuwait University

Sajida B. Tappa ·

Abstract

The study showed the emergence of novel variants of previously recognized MRSA genotypes with unusual genetic characteristics including high prevalence of PVL and fusidic acid resistance in Kuwait hospitals. This has added to the dynamic lists of known variations in MRSA genomes which can impose serious challenges for infection control and treatment of MRSA infections.

Topics & Keywords

Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 13, Issue 4, pp. e0195933-e0195933

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0195933

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