Prophage and antibiotic resistance profiles of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains in Iran

F Rahimi; M Bouzari; Mohammad Katouli; M R Pourshafie

doi:10.1007/s00705-012-1361-4

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Prophage and antibiotic resistance profiles of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains in Iran

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Prophage and antibiotic resistance profiles of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains in Iran

F Rahimi, M Bouzari, Mohammad Katouli and M R Pourshafie

Archives of Virology, Vol.157(9), pp.1807-1811

2012

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-012-1361-4

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Abstract

MRSA

prophage pattern

Φ-77-like phage

Iran

A total of 114 isolates of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) were collected from hospitals in Tehran, Iran. A multiplex PCR was designed to examine the presence of six different prophage classes. The results showed high diversity of bacteriophages, with four different prophage types and eight prophage patterns. An important S. aureus phage coding for several virulence factors, Φ-77-like phage, was detected in 97 % of the isolates. We found a high rate of resistance of MRSA isolates to penicillin, ciprofloxacin, tobramycin and kanamycin. This is the first study showing high prevalence and diverse bacteriophage populations in MRSA strains in Iranian hospitals.

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Title: Prophage and antibiotic resistance profiles of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains in Iran
Authors: F Rahimi (Author) - University of Isfahan, Iran
M Bouzari (Author) - University of Isfahan, Iran
Mohammad Katouli (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
M R Pourshafie (Author) - Pasteur Institute of Iran, Iran
Publication details: Archives of Virology, Vol.157(9), pp.1807-1811
Publisher: Springer Wien
Date published: 2012
DOI: 10.1007/s00705-012-1361-4
ISSN: 0304-8608
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; Centre for Bioinnovation
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450132902621
Output Type: Journal article

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