Shift in Staphylococcus aureus clone linked to an infected tattoo

Emerg Infect Dis. 2006 Sep;12(9):1444-6. doi: 10.3201/eid1209.051634.

Abstract

A retrospective investigation of skin and soft tissue infections caused by community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains among inmates in a Wisconsin correctional facility suggested a shift in MRSA genotype. Case timeline indicated a displacement of USA400 clone by USA300 clone. The USA300 index case was associated with an infected new tattoo.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Community-Acquired Infections / epidemiology
  • Community-Acquired Infections / microbiology
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Electrophoresis, Gel, Pulsed-Field
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methicillin Resistance
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Middle Aged
  • Prisoners*
  • Soft Tissue Infections / epidemiology
  • Soft Tissue Infections / microbiology
  • Staphylococcal Skin Infections / epidemiology*
  • Staphylococcal Skin Infections / microbiology
  • Staphylococcus aureus / classification*
  • Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects
  • Staphylococcus aureus / genetics*
  • Staphylococcus aureus / isolation & purification
  • Tattooing / adverse effects*
  • Wisconsin / epidemiology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents