Horizontal gene transfer boosts MRSA spreading |
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Authors: | Kriegeskorte André Peters Georg |
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Affiliation: | Institute of Medical Microbiology, University of Münster, Germany. |
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Abstract: | Mechanisms triggering methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) epidemics are poorly understood. A recent study provides new evidence that horizontal gene transfer may be the culprit for the emergence of new resistant and virulent MRSA clones. |
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