A 6-Year Update on the Diversity of Methicillin-Resistant Clones in Africa: A Systematic Review.

Background: Methicillin-resistant (MRSA) is a leading cause of hospital-associated (HA) and community-associated (CA) infections globally. The multi-drug resistant nature of this pathogen and its capacity to cause outbreaks in hospital and community settings highlight the need for effective interventions, including its surveillance for prevention and control. This study provides an update on the clonal distribution of MRSA in Africa.

Evidence for the Dissemination to Humans of Methicillin-Resistant ST398 through the Pork Production Chain: A Study in a Portuguese Slaughterhouse.

Livestock-associated methicillin-resistant (LA-MRSA) ST398 was recovered from infections in humans exposed to animals, raising public health concerns. However, contact with food producing chain as a means of transmission of LA-MRSA to humans remains poorly understood. We aimed to assess if pork production chain is a source of MRSA ST398 for human colonization and infection.