Characterization and Clonal Diffusion of Ceftaroline Non-Susceptible MRSA in Two Hospitals in Central Italy

Characterization and Clonal Diffusion of Ceftaroline Non-Susceptible MRSA in Two Hospitals in Central Italy

Background: Ceftaroline represents a novel fifth-generation cephalosporin to treat infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Methods: Ceftaroline susceptibility of 239 MRSA isolates was assessed by disk diffusion and a MIC test strip following both EUCAST and CLSI guid...

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Main Authors: Gianluca Morroni, Simona Fioriti, Federica Salari, Andrea Brenciani, Lucia Brescini, Marina Mingoia, Eleonora Giovanetti, Antonella Pocognoli, Andrea Giacometti, Elisa Molinelli, Annamaria Offidani, Oriana Simonetti, Oscar Cirioni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
ceftaroline
MRSA
penicillin-binding proteins
SCC<i>mec</i>
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/10/8/1026

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