Molecular characterization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus genotype ST764-SCCmec type II in Thailand

• Main Authors: Sumalee Kondo, Pimonwan Phokhaphan, Sissades Tongsima, Chumpol Ngamphiw, Worawich Phornsiricharoenphant, Wuthiwat Ruangchai, Areeya Disratthakit, Pholawat Tingpej, Surakameth Mahasirimongkol, Aroonlug Lulitanond, Anucha Apisarnthanarak, Prasit Palittapongarnpim
• Other Authors: Khon Kaen University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Multidisciplinary
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/75430
• Institution: Mahidol University

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...