Abstract
Analysis of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) characterized as USA300 by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis identified two distinct clones. One was similar to community-associated USA300 MRSA (ST8-IVa, t008, and Panton-Valentine leukocidin positive). The second (ST8-IVa, t024, and PVL negative) had different molecular characteristics and epidemiology, suggesting independent evolution. We recommend spa typing and/or PCR to discriminate between the two clones.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 3765-3768 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of clinical microbiology |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2009 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Microbiology (medical)