<i>Staphylococcus lugdunensis</i> Carrying the <i>mecA</i> Gene Causes Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infection in Premature Neonate

Abstract

A premature neonate had a catheter-associated bloodstream infection due to Staphylococcus lugdunensis. The MIC of oxacillin for the strain was >256 microg/ml, and the mecA gene of S. lugdunensis was detected by PCR. The infection was resolved after removal of the line and treatment with vancomycin for 2 weeks.