Publications by authors named "Zayda Lorena Corredor"
BMC Infect Dis
January 2017
Article Synopsis
- Community-genotype methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CG-MRSA) poses a serious health threat globally, affecting both hospitalized patients and the general population due to its antibiotic resistance and increased virulence.
- A study analyzed 32 isolates of a new CG-MRSA clone identified in four cities in Colombia using various molecular techniques, revealing that they belong to the ST923 lineage and exhibit significant antibiotic resistance.
- The findings indicate the emergence of the COL923 clone, which features novel genetic structures and represents a distinct lineage from previously known types like USA300, highlighting its potential impact on public health in the region.
