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Molecular characterization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus genotype ST764-SCCmec type II in Thailand.
Scientific reports - 8 Feb 2022
Kondo Sumalee, Phokhaphan Pimonwan, Tongsima Sissades, Ngamphiw Chumpol, Phornsiricharoenphant Worawich, Ruangchai Wuthiwat, Disratthakit Areeya, Tingpej Pholawat, Mahasirimongkol Surakameth, Lulitanond Aroonlug, Apisarnthanarak Anucha, Palittapongarnpim Prasit
Abstract excerpt
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a significant causative agent of hospital-acquired infections. We characterized MRSA isolated from August 2012 to July 2015 from Thammasat University Hospital. Genotypic characterization of MRSA SCCmec type II and III isolates were scrutinized by whole genome sequencing (WGS). The WGS data revealed that the MRSA SCCmec type II isolates belonged to ST764...
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