The prevalence of H. pylori remains high in Algeria but appears to be decreasing in recent years. High resistance to clarithromycin requires increased monitoring of the evolution of antibiotic resistance and adaptation of eradication therapy.
Introduction: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a major cause of both hospital-and community-acquired infections worldwide. However, data about the molecular epidemiology of MRSA in North Africa are still scarce. Methodology: All MRSA isolates recovered between January 2006 and July 2011 from one Algerian hospital were genetically and phenotypically characterized. Results: The predominance of a European community-associated-MRSA (CA-MRSA) clone (ST80-SCCmec IV-PVL positive) was revealed by this analysis. Conclusion: Our data suggest that a CA-MRSA clone recently invaded the hospital setting in Algiers and replaced a typical hospitalassociated pandemic clone such as the Brazilian clone (ST239-SCCmec IIImercury-PVL negative).
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