AI Article Synopsis
- Vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) is a rare but serious health issue, as highlighted by a case in North Carolina.
- The VRSA isolate found in this case belonged to a specific lineage called USA600 and clonal complex 45.
- No transmission of the bacteria was detected, emphasizing the need for thorough investigations and public health measures in confirmed VRSA cases.
Article Abstract
Vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) is a rare but serious public health concern. We describe a VRSA case in North Carolina, USA. The isolate from the case belonged to the USA600 lineage and clonal complex 45. No transmission was identified. Confirmed VRSA cases should include a thorough investigation and public health response.
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