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Antibiotic resistance in staphylococci.

D M Livermore1

  • 1Antibiotic Resistance Monitoring and Reference Laboratory, Central Public Health Laboratory, 61 Colindale Avenue, London NW9 5HT, UK. dlivermore@phls.nhs.uk

International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents
|January 4, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Staphylococcus aureus has rapidly developed resistance to antibiotics since penicillin

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Penicillin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus increased dramatically post-1944.
  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) emerged due to the mecA gene, conferring resistance to penicillinase-stable penicillins.
  • Glycopeptide-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (GISA) and resistant Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS) also pose significant challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical development and current status of antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus.
  • To highlight the emergence and spread of MRSA and GISA strains.
  • To discuss the implications for future anti-staphylococcal drug development and infection control.

Main Methods:

  • Historical data analysis of antibiotic susceptibility trends.
  • Review of molecular mechanisms of resistance (e.g., mecA gene).
  • Epidemiological surveillance of MRSA and GISA prevalence.

Main Results:

  • Rapid increase in S. aureus resistance from 1950 onwards.
  • MRSA became re-established in the 1980s, with epidemic strains EMRSA 15 and 16 emerging.
  • GISA emerged by 1996, and CNS exhibit high resistance rates.

Conclusions:

  • Staphylococcus aureus is a resilient pathogen with evolving antibiotic resistance.
  • New anti-staphylococcal agents offer renewed hope for control.
  • Prudent antibiotic use and strict hygiene are crucial for managing staphylococcal infections.

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