Abstract:Cases of skin infections caused by Panton–Valentine leukocidin (PVL)‐positive methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), particularly USA300 clone, have been increasing in Japan. We report that clinical findings of 5 patients with PVL‐positive MRSA and compared to those of four patients with PVL‐negative MRSA. Severities of patients with PVL‐positive MRSA were significantly higher than those of patients with PVL‐negative MRSA. Average durations of antimicrobial therapy for patients with PVL‐positive M… Show more
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