First Report of CC5-MRSA-IV-SCC "Maltese Clone" in Bat Guano.

Methicillin-resistant (MRSA) is a widespread pathogen that could cause different illnesses in both human and animals. Presence of MRSA in animals raises concerns of their capacity to act as reservoirs, particularly in wild animals. This study aimed to characterize the resistance and virulence patterns of   strains isolated from bat guano in Algeria.

Occurrence of Carbapenemase-Producing in Bat Guano.

The aim of this study was to screen for the presence of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) isolates from bat guano in Bejaia, Algeria. Guano samples ( = 110) were collected in Aokas's cave, Bejaia, Algeria, between March and May 2016. Samples were plated on MacConkey agar supplemented with ertapenem (0.