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An overview of Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus with a focus on developing countries
Daniela Chessa1, Giulia Ganau, Vittorio Mazzarello
1School of Medicine, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy. danielachessa@uniss.it.
Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
|July 6, 2015
Summary
Nosocomial infections from Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus are a growing global concern. This review examines their prevalence, virulence factors like antibiotic resistance, and genotyping for epidemiological studies.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Nosocomial infections caused by Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus are increasing worldwide.
- These bacteria are part of human epithelia microflora and are difficult to eradicate.
- Antibiotic resistance, such as methicillin resistance, is a key virulence factor.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the global problem of nosocomial infections caused by S. epidermidis and S. aureus.
- To discuss the role of virulence factors, including antibiotic resistance.
- To evaluate the utility of spa gene typing for studying Staphylococcus genotypes and geographical distributions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent global cases of Staphylococcus infections.
- Analysis of virulence factors contributing to infection.
- Discussion of molecular typing methods, specifically spa gene sequencing.
Main Results:
- Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus are significant causes of nosocomial infections globally.
- Antibiotic resistance is a critical factor in the persistence and spread of these infections.
- Spa gene typing can provide insights into the genetic diversity and geographical spread of Staphylococcus strains.
Conclusions:
- The increasing incidence of nosocomial Staphylococcus infections necessitates ongoing surveillance and research.
- Understanding virulence factors and employing molecular epidemiology tools are crucial for combating these infections.
- Effective strategies are needed to manage these persistent bacterial pathogens in healthcare settings.
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