Open AccessThe Genome Sequence of a Type ST239 Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolate from a Malaysian Hospital
Author(s) -
L. S. Lee,
Lay Kek Teh,
ZF Zainuddin,
MZ Salleh
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
standards in genomic sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1944-3277
DOI - 10.4056/sigs.3887716
Subject(s) - clone (java method) , whole genome sequencing , lineage (genetic) , staphylococcus aureus , genome , sequence (biology) , biology , antibiotics , antibiotic resistance , microbiology and biotechnology , drug resistance , genetics , gene , bacteria
We report the genome sequence of a healthcare-associated MRSA type ST239 clone isolated from a patient with septicemia in Malaysia. This clone typifies the characteristics of ST239 lineage, including resistance to multiple antibiotics and antiseptics.
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