Shift inStaphylococcus aureusClone Linked to an Infected Tattoo
Authors:
- Jennifer M. BradyJBJennifer M. Brady
- Salah S. QutaishatSQSalah S. Qutaishat
- Gwen BorlaugGBGwen Borlaug
- James ReedJRJames Reed
- Kurt D. ReedKRKurt D. Reed
- Sanjay K. ShuklaSSSanjay K. Shukla
Open Access
- 1 September 2006
- journal article
- Published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Vol. 12 (7) , 1444-1446
Abstract
A retrospective investigation of skin and soft tissue infections caused by community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains among inmates in a Wisconsin correctional facility suggested a shift in MRSA genotype. Case timeline indicated a displacement of USA400 clone by USA300 clone. The USA300 index case was associated with an infected new tattoo.Keywords
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