Comparative genomic analysis of a multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus hominis ShoR14 clinical isolate from Terengganu, Malaysia, led to the discovery of novel mobile genetic elements

• Main Authors: Al-Trad, Esra'a, Hamzah, Ainal Mardziah Che, Puah, Suat Moi, Chua, Kek Heng, Kwong, Stephen M., Yeo, Chew Chieng, Chew, Ching Hoong
• Format: Article
• Published: MDPI 2022
• Subjects: QH426 Genetics; QR Microbiology
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/40268/

Staphylococcus hominis is a coagulase-negative Staphylococcus (CoNS) commensal capable of causing serious systemic infections in humans. The emergence of multidrug-resistant S. hominis strains is of concern but little is known about the characteristics of this organism, particularly from Malaysia. H...