Draft genome data analysis and pathogenicity profiling of Staphylococcus aureus strain IHS3A with antibiotic

Saqr Abushattal1, Sulaiman M Alnaimat1, Nidal Odat2

  • 1Department of Medical Analysis, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an, Jordan.

Data in Brief
|February 2, 2026
PubMed

Insights

This study presents the whole genome sequencing of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strain IHS3A from Jordan. It details its genetic makeup, including antimicrobial resistance and virulence genes, offering insights into MRSA in the Middle East.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Genomics
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a significant global health threat.
  • Understanding the genomic basis of MRSA isolates is crucial for developing effective control strategies.
  • Clinical isolates from the Middle East are underrepresented in genomic databases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To perform comprehensive genomic and pathogenicity profiling of a clinical MRSA isolate (IHS3A) from Jordan.
  • To identify key antimicrobial resistance and virulence factors within the isolate.
  • To contribute valuable genomic data for MRSA research in the Middle East.

Main Methods:

  • Whole genome sequencing using Illumina NextSeq 2000.
  • High-quality de novo genome assembly with SPAdes.
  • Bioinformatic analysis including MLST, SCCmec, spa typing, and annotation of resistance/virulence genes.

Main Results:

  • The MRSA strain IHS3A genome is 2.82 Mbp with 2611 predicted protein-coding sequences.
  • Identified as ST10647, SCCmec type IVc (2B), and spa type t131.
  • Annotated key genes for methicillin (mecA), penicillin (blaZ), macrolide resistance (lmrS), adherence (atl, clfA), immune evasion (scn, adsA), and toxins (hla, lukF-PV, tsst).

Conclusions:

  • The genomic data provide a detailed profile of an MRSA clinical isolate from Jordan.
  • The identified resistance and virulence factors offer insights into MRSA pathogenicity and adaptation.
  • This dataset serves as a valuable resource for studying MRSA evolution and epidemiology in the Middle East.

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