Complete genome of a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus vitulinus from Danish ground beef meat carrying a mecA2 resistance gene and a novel ccr allotype.

Objectives: To report the complete genome sequence of a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus vitulinus from ground beef to allow comparison with other available S. vitulinus genomes and to investigate its SCCmec element.

Methods: Meat samples from grocery stores in Denmark were examined for the presence of staphylococcal species by plating on selective plates.