Staphylococcus aureus, a major human pathogen, has a collection of virulence factors and
the ability to acquire resistance to most antibiotics. This ability is further augmented by …

Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-positive opportunistic pathogen that has evolved a
complex regulatory network to control virulence. One of the main functions of this …

Staphylococcus aureus is frequently isolated from the skin of atopic dermatitis (AD) patients
during flares. The normal microbiota is disrupted and the diversity of the microorganisms on …

The emergence of new sequencing technologies has facilitated the use of bacterial whole
genome alignments for evolutionary studies and outbreak analyses. These datasets, of …

Rapid molecular typing of bacterial pathogens is critical for public health epidemiology,
surveillance and infection control, yet routine use of whole genome sequencing (WGS) for …

Foot ulcer is a common complication in diabetic subjects and infection of these wounds
contributes to increased rates of morbidity and mortality. Diabetic foot infections are caused …

Staphylococcus aureus is an important cause of skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTIs),
endovascular infections, pneumonia, septic arthritis, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, foreign …

Staphylococcus aureus is notorious for its ability to become resistant to antibiotics. Infections
that are caused by antibiotic-resistant strains often occur in epidemic waves that are initiated …

During the past 25 years an increase in the prevalence of methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (HA-MRSA) was recorded worldwide. Additionally, MRSA infections …

This article reviews recent findings on the global epidemiology of healthcare-
acquired/associated (HA), community-acquired/associated (CA) and livestock-associated …