Molecular epidemiological and pharmaceutical studies of methicillin-resistant isolated at hospitals in Kure City, Japan.

Introduction: Methicillin-resistant (MRSA) is one of the major pathogens of nosocomial infections throughout the world. In the medical field, it is extremely important to this pathogen's trends when considering infection control.

Hypothesis/gap Statement: We hypothesized that clarifying the characteristics of clinically isolated MRSA would contribute to infection control and proper use of antimicrobial agents against MRSA.