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The Genome Sequence of a Type ST239 Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolate from a Malaysian Hospital |
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| Authors: | LS Lee LK Teh ZF Zainuddin MZ Salleh |
| Institution: | 1.Integrative Pharmacogenomics Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA Malaysia, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.;2.School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia;3.School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia |
| Abstract: | 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. |
| Keywords: | Staphylococcus aureus MRSA Malaysia Genomics |