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[Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus : 15 years of molecular epidemiology in Western Switzerland].
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Revue medicale suisse [Rev Med Suisse] 2022 Apr 13; Vol. 18 (777), pp. 724-728. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Since the introduction of antibiotics, successive waves of Staphylococcus aureus clones occurred, each one having characteristic susceptibility pattern to antibiotics and virulence factors. We report here the results of a molecular epidemiological surveillance of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) in French-speaking Switzerland between 2006 and 2020 showing the emergence and disappearance of clones known for their international dissemination, and the sporadic appearance of other international clones. Since 2012, a marked decrease in the incidence of cases attributable to the biology of the clones and to the control measures taken in the hospitals has been observed. These results highlight the importance of continuous surveillance in order to better assess the burden of this multi-resistant pathogen in our region.<br />Competing Interests: Les auteurs n’ont déclaré aucun conflit d’intérêts en relation avec cet article.
Details
- Language :
- French
- ISSN :
- 1660-9379
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 777
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Revue medicale suisse
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 35417102
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.53738/REVMED.2022.18.777.724