Outbreak of Panton-Valentine Leukocidin–Associated Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Infection in a Rugby Team, France, 2010–2011

Emerging Infectious Diseases

关键词: Panton-Valentine leukocidin;    methicillin susceptible;    Staphylococcus aureus;    beta lactams;    outbreak;    abscess;   

DOI  :  10.3201/eid2201.150597

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Staphylococcus aureus strains that produce Panton-Valentine leukocidin are known to cause community infections. We describe an outbreak of skin abscesses caused by Panton-Valentine leukocidin–producing methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (clonal complex 121) in a professional rugby team in France during July 2010–February 2011. Eight team members were carriers; 7 had skin abscesses.

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