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