Drivers of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) lineage replacement in China

ConclusionsOur results suggest that the ongoing replacement of ST239 by ST59 in China is not associated to higher AMR carriage or biofilm production. However, the increase in ST59 prevalence is concerning since it is linked to a higher potential for virulence, aided by the carriage of thechp gene.
Source: Genome Medicine - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research