Panton-Valentine Leukocidin-Positive CC398 MRSA in Urban Clinical Settings, the Netherlands.

ABSTRACT: We report detection of Panton-Valentine leukocidin-positive clonal complex 398 human-origin methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus L2 in the Netherlands. This hypervirulent lineage originated in the Asia-Pacific Region and could become community-acquired in Europe after recurrent travel-related introductions. Genomic surveillance enables early detection to guide control measures and help limit spread of pathogens in urban settings.

SUBMITTER: Gooskens J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10124631 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature