Characterization and Biofilm Formation of Pediatric Staphylococcus aureus Device-related Infection Isolates Compared with Skin and Soft-tissue infection Isolates from 2008 to 2016
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.1672
Abstract: Abstract Background S. aureus device-related infections (DRIs) cause substantial pediatric morbidity and hospitalization costs. Biofilm formation is postulated to play an important role in the pathogenesis of DRIs. We hypothesized that S. aureus isolates from… read more here.
Keywords: ssti isolates; infection; biofilm formation; infection isolates ... See more keywords
2374. Genomic Characteristics of Recurrent Staphylococcus aureus Skin and Soft-Tissue Infection Among US Army Trainees
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy210.2027
Abstract: Abstract Background Skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTI) are common among military recruits, and some experience recurrent SSTI (two infections ≥30 days apart) during training. We used whole-genome sequencing (WGS) to assess the relatedness of strains… read more here.
Keywords: infection; colonization; mrsa; infection isolates ... See more keywords
Identification of distinct capsule types associated with Serratia marcescens infection isolates
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1010423
Abstract: Serratia marcescens is a versatile opportunistic pathogen that can cause a variety of infections, including bacteremia. Our previous work established that the capsule polysaccharide (CPS) biosynthesis and translocation locus contributes to the survival of S.… read more here.
Keywords: serratia marcescens; infection isolates; infection; capsule ... See more keywords