Molecular epidemiology of Staphylococcus haemolyticus strains isolated in an Albanian hospital.

摘要: A recent outbreak of erythroderma in young children an Albanian hospital was investigated. The etiology not established, but Staphylococcus haemolyticus frequently isolated from the affected and staff working same unit. Possible relationships among isolates were investigated by using classical techniques (biotype, antimicrobial susceptibility, extrachromosomal DNA pattern) restriction endonuclease analysis (REA) total DNA. Control proven pathogenicity hospitalized patients Lyon, France subjected to procedures. Distinct REA patterns obtained after digestion with two enzymes 7 10 five children. Six distinct observed nine six members; patient members identical, these distinguishable other markers examined. Only different found pathogenic control despite use a third additional enzyme. Again, could be distinguished their plasmid profile or resistance profile. used combination indicated that differed considerably, whereas French showed little variability.