Staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec in MRSA, Taiwan
Journal
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Journal Volume
13
Journal Issue
3
Pages
494-497
Date Issued
2007
Author(s)
Abstract
To determine the predominant staphylococcal cassette chromosome (SCC) mec element in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, we typed 190 isolates from a hospital in Taiwan. We found a shift from type IV to type III SCCmec element during 1992-2003, perhaps caused by selective pressure from indiscriminate use of antimicrobial drugs.
Publisher
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Type
journal article