Corrigendum to 'Panton-Valentine Leucocidin (PVL) Staphylococcus aureus a position statement from the International Society of Chemotherapy' [International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents 51/1 (2018) 16-25].
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2018.03.005
Abstract: The authors regret that the author name Silvano Esposito was published incorrectly. The authors would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused. read more here.
Keywords: antimicrobial agents; valentine leucocidin; journal antimicrobial; corrigendum panton ... See more keywords
Remitting infections due to community-acquired Panton-Valentine leukocidin-producing Staphylococcus aureus in the Milan area.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2017.08.012
Abstract: One of the most important Staphylococcus aureus virulence factors is Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL). We describe an outbreak of recurrent cutaneous PVL infections in different members of three family clusters. Molecular investigations were performed to confirm… read more here.
Keywords: staphylococcus aureus; aureus; community acquired; valentine leukocidin ... See more keywords
Diagnosis and management of Panton-Valentine leukocidin toxin associated Staphylococcus aureus infection: an update.
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DOI: 10.1080/21505594.2017.1362532
Abstract: The incidence of invasive Staphylococcus aureus (SA) infection has increased in the past decade and is associated with poor outcomes and high mortality rates. Of all the virulence factors, Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) has received the… read more here.
Keywords: aureus infection; staphylococcus aureus; panton valentine; valentine leukocidin ... See more keywords
Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Clones Carrying the Panton-Valentine Leukocidin Genes Disseminating in Iranian Hospitals.
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DOI: 10.1089/mdr.2018.0033
Abstract: The spread of Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL)-carrying Staphylococcus aureus strains in both hospital and the community is a significant worldwide problem. The aim of the study was to investigate the clonal dissemination pattern of PVL-producing S.… read more here.
Keywords: pvl carrying; aureus strains; valentine leukocidin; sccmec ... See more keywords
Clinical and Molecular Characterization of Panton-Valentine Leukocidin-Positive Invasive Staphylococcus aureus Infections in Korea.
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DOI: 10.1089/mdr.2018.0238
Abstract: AIM Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL) is a virulent cytotoxin and an indicator of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) infection. In this study, we evaluated the prevalence and clinical and molecular characteristics of PVL-positive invasive S. aureus… read more here.
Keywords: clinical molecular; staphylococcus aureus; pvl positive; aureus ... See more keywords
Is Panton-Valentine leucocidin (PVL) toxin associated with poor clinical outcomes in patients with community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia?
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DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.001683
Abstract: Introduction. Panton-Valentine leucocidin (PVL) toxin is a potential determinant of virulence associated with S. aureus infection.Gap Statement. The contribution of PVL to S. aureus pathogenicity remains unclear.Aim. To compare clinical outcomes in hospitalized patients with… read more here.
Keywords: pvl toxin; valentine leucocidin; pvl; panton valentine ... See more keywords
Panton–Valentine leucocidin‐producing Staphylococcus aureus: a clinical review
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DOI: 10.1111/ced.15392
Abstract: Panton–Valentine leucocidin (PVL) is a virulence factor produced by certain strains of Staphylococcus aureus (SA). Through its cytolytic action on the cell membranes of human polymorphonuclear neutrophils, PVL causes a range of pathologies collectively known… read more here.
Keywords: staphylococcus aureus; valentine leucocidin; panton valentine;
Pathological profiles of systemic infections by Panton‐Valentine leukocidin‐positive, methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains in a murine model
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DOI: 10.1111/jam.14598
Abstract: Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most common pathogens in hospital environment and community. Panton‐Valentine leukocidin (PVL) production is clinically associated with skin abscesses, soft tissues infections, bacteraemia and sepsis. This study aimed to investigate… read more here.
Keywords: staphylococcus aureus; panton valentine; valentine leukocidin;
The Role of Staphylococcus aureus in Mastitis
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DOI: 10.1177/0890334419876272
Abstract: Background Breastfeeding women are at risk of developing mastitis during the lactation period. Staphylococcus aureus has emerged as the community-acquired pathogen responsible for virulence (methicillin resistance and Panton-Valentine leukocidin toxin producing). Research aim The aim… read more here.
Keywords: staphylococcus aureus; panton valentine; valentine leukocidin; mastitis ... See more keywords
Outpatient decolonization after recurrent skin infection with Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL)-producing S. aureus—The importance of treatment repetition
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0231772
Abstract: Background Recurrent skin abscesses are often associated with Panton-Valentine leukocidin-producing strains of S. aureus (PVL-SA). Decolonization measures are required along with treatment of active infections to prevent re-infection and spreading. Even though most PVL-SA patients… read more here.
Keywords: decolonization; treatment; pvl; recurrent skin ... See more keywords
Epidemiological and clinical features of Panton-Valentine Leukocidin positive Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia: A case-control study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265476
Abstract: Background Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) toxin in Staphylococcus aureus has been associated with both severe pneumonia and skin and soft tissue infections. However, there are only limited data on how this virulence factor may influence the… read more here.
Keywords: valentine leukocidin; control; staphylococcus aureus; case ... See more keywords