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Genetic characterization of livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated in Greece.

TitleGenetic characterization of livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated in Greece.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2021
AuthorsKarampatakis, T., Papadopoulos P., Tsergouli K., Angelidis A. S., Melidou A., Sergelidis D., & Papa A.
JournalBraz J Microbiol
Date Published2021 Aug 13
ISSN1678-4405
Abstract

The interest in livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (LA-MRSA) strains is increasing due to their wide distribution and transmission even in persons without previous contact with livestock, and these strains pose a public health threat. The aim of the study was the genetic characterization of the whole genome of two epidemiologically unrelated t034 LA-MRSA strains previously isolated from the nasal cavities of a goat and a farmer in Greece. Both strains were assigned to the ST398-Vc-t034 type and they were carrying a single transposon identical to Tn6133. They harbored genes conferring resistance to several antibiotics (aminoglycosides, β-lactams, macrolides, streptogramin B, tetracycline, and trimethoprim), and genes associated with virulence (enterotoxins, γ-hemolysins, and aureolysin). The present study can serve as baseline for further LA-MRSA epidemiological and evolutionary studies in Greece, while awareness and increased surveillance are needed to avoid their spread.

DOI10.1007/s42770-021-00587-z
Alternate JournalBraz J Microbiol
PubMed ID34387854
Grant List874735 / / European Union's Horizon 2020 grant VEO /

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