Major West Indies MRSA clones in human beings: do they travel with their hosts?

摘要: Background Descriptions of the epidemiology methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have seldom been produced in Caribbean, which is a major tourism destination. Materials and Methods Using DNA microarrays spa typing, we characterized 85 MRSA isolates from human skin soft-tissue infections five different islands. Results In French West Indies (n = 72), most frequently isolated clones were same that are specifically mainland France [Lyon (n = 35) Geraldine (n = 11) clones], whereas other islands (n = 13) corresponded with worldwide endemic spread [Vienna/Hungarian/Brazilian (n = 5), Panton Valentine leukocidin-positive USA300 (n = 4), New York/Japan (n = 2), pediatric (n = 1) clones]. Conclusion The distribution (Guadeloupe Martinique) non-French (Jamaica, Trinidad, Tobago) different, closely resemble those found home countries travelers who visit frequently. The might be affected by tourist migration, specific to each island.