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Staphylococcus aureus Putative Vaccines Based on the Virulence Factors: A Mini-Review

Bahman Mirzaei1, Ryhaneh Babaei1, Habib Zeighami1

  • 1Department of Medical Microbiology and Virology, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.

Frontiers in Microbiology
|September 20, 2021
PubMed

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections are increasing. Developing multivalent vaccines targeting S. aureus virulence factors offers a promising strategy to combat these challenging healthcare-associated infections.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Immunology
  • Vaccinology

Background:

  • Increasing incidence of nosocomial infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) since the 1960s.
  • Multidrug-resistant strains of S. aureus pose a significant challenge to existing antimicrobial treatments.
  • Need for alternative strategies to control S. aureus infections in healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in the development of Staphylococcus aureus vaccines.
  • To evaluate the immunogenicity and therapeutic potential of S. aureus macromolecules as vaccine candidates.
  • To discuss the implications of these vaccines against human S. aureus-related infections.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent experimental studies on S. aureus vaccine development.
  • Analysis of data on immunogenicity and therapeutic features of S. aureus virulence factors.
  • Evaluation of the potential of multivalent vaccines against S. aureus infections.

Main Results:

  • Several S. aureus macromolecules show promise as vaccine candidates.
  • Vaccines based on virulence factors demonstrate potential for controlling S. aureus infections.
  • Multivalent vaccines may offer enhanced prevention against S. aureus diseases.

Conclusions:

  • Vaccine development targeting S. aureus virulence factors is a critical area of research.
  • Multivalent vaccines hold significant promise for preventing and controlling S. aureus infections.
  • Further research into S. aureus vaccine candidates is essential for public health.
Keywords:
Staphylococcus aureuscandidate vaccinesimmunoprophylaxisprophylaxisstaphylococcal infections Staphylococcus aureus

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