Molecular epidemiology and antibiotic resistance of staphylococci other than Staphylococcus aureus in children in Cape Town, South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Staphylococci other than Staphylococcus aureus (SOSA) have emerged as significant pathogens in healthcare settings, particularly among patients with indwelling devices and immunocompromised individuals. Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus haemolyticus and Staphylococcus hominis are the most common commensal SOSA species and are implicated in infections such as endocarditis and bacteremia. SOSA infections in neonates and children have been reported globally. Recent increases in antibiotic resistance and virulence among SOSA strains in clinical settings have highlighted the need to describe the reservoirs of SOSA to enable monitoring of these emerging pathogens.

Methods

Stool samples were collected from 150 healthy children from Cape To

SUBMITTER: Ocloo R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10437061 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature