Prevalence of SCCmec type IV in nosocomial bloodstream isolates of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus |
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| Authors: | de A Trindade Priscila Pacheco Renata L Costa Silvia F Rossi Flavia Barone Antonio A Mamizuka Elsa M Levin Anna S |
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| Institution: | Department of Infectious Diseases, LIM 54, Hospital das Clinicas, University of Sao Paulo, Rua Harmonia 564/52, S?o Paulo-SP 05435000, Brazil. |
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| Abstract: | Over a period of 7 months, 151 consecutive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus blood isolates were evaluated. None was community acquired. Twenty (13%) were susceptible to four or more antimicrobials, and 95% of these isolates were identified as SCCmec type IV. Molecular typing demonstrated four patterns, with one predominant pattern. Although usually community acquired, SCCmec type IV in our setting is clearly nosocomial. |
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