Whole Genome Sequencing of Methicillin-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus epidermidis</i> Clinical Isolates Reveals Variable Composite SCC<i>mec</i> ACME among Different STs in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Oman

Whole Genome Sequencing of Methicillin-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus epidermidis</i> Clinical Isolates Reveals Variable Composite SCC<i>mec</i> ACME among Different STs in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Oman

<i>Staphylococcus epidermidis</i> has been recently recognized as an emerging nosocomial pathogen. There are concerns over the increasing virulence potential of this commensal due to the capabilities of transferring mobile genetic elements to <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> thro...

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Main Authors: Zaaima Al-Jabri, Zahra AL-Shabibi, Atika AL-Bimani, Amal AL-Hinai, Ammar AL-Shabibi, Meher Rizvi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
<i>Staphylococcus epidermidis</i>
mobile genetic element
ACME
COMER
SCC<i>mec</i>
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/9/1824

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