Table 3. Presence of SCCmec types and prevalence of the Panton-Valentine Leukocidin gene in MRSA isolates (n = 27).
SCCmec type | Type of infection | PVL-positive strains (n, %) |
---|---|---|
II | Skin and soft tissue infection | 1 (4) |
III | Skin and soft tissue infection | 8 (30) |
Joint Infection | 2 (7) | |
Lower respiratory tract infection | 1 (4) | |
IV | Skin and soft tissue infection | 8 (30) |
Joint Infection | 1 (4) | |
Bone Infection | 1 (4) | |
Lower respiratory tract infection | 3 (10) | |
V | Joint Infection | 1 (4) |
VI | Joint Infection | 1 (4) |