Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Saudi Arabia: Genotypes Distribution Review

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Sulaiman A Al Yousef1, Eihab M Taha1

  • 1Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Dammam, Hafr Al Batin, Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Journal of Medicine & Medical Sciences
|February 22, 2019
PubMed

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is a significant hospital threat. The Vienna/Hungarian/Brazilian clone (CC8/ST239-III) is the most prevalent MRSA genotype in Saudi Arabia, with other clones also detected.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) poses a substantial burden on healthcare systems globally, causing significant morbidity and mortality.
  • Understanding the genetic diversity and distribution of MRSA clones is critical for effective infection control strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and summarize the genotype distribution of MRSA pathogens within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
  • To identify the predominant MRSA clones circulating in Saudi hospitals.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed, focusing on articles published until May 2014.
  • Data from 12 selected articles characterizing MRSA clones in KSA were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • The pandemic Vienna/Hungarian/Brazilian clone (CC8/ST239-III) was identified as the most frequent MRSA genotype in the Riyadh and Dammam regions of KSA.
  • Other MRSA clones, including Barnim/UK-EMRSA-15 (CC22-IV), Southwest Pacific clone (ST30-IV), and European community-associated-MRSA clone (CC80-IV), were detected in the Riyadh region.
  • The data indicated a growing variety of MRSA clones circulating in Saudi hospitals.

Conclusions:

  • The Vienna/Hungarian/Brazilian clone (CC8/ST239-III) is the dominant MRSA clone in Saudi Arabia.
  • A diverse range of MRSA clones is emerging in Saudi hospitals, necessitating ongoing surveillance.
  • Continued molecular characterization of MRSA is essential for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies.
Keywords:
GenotypesSaudimethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

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