Molecular Typing and Global Epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus

Staphylococcus aureus is a foremost human pathogen, which causes an array of infections in the community and the healthcare setting. Although much of the attention is focused on the methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), the methicillin-susceptible counterpart (MSSA) remains a prime species in infections. The molecular epidemiology of S. aureus, particularly of MRSA, demonstrated a rapid evolution in the past few years. Worldwide surveillance...