Emergence of Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> USA 300 Clone as the Predominant Cause of Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections

Abstract

The community-acquired MRSA USA 300 clone was the predominant cause of community-onset S. aureus skin and soft-tissue infection. Empirical use of agents active against community-acquired MRSA is warranted for patients presenting with serious skin and soft-tissue infections.