ST7 Becomes One of the Most Common Staphylococcus aureus Clones After the COVID-19 Epidemic in the City of Wuhan, China

Abstract

After COVID-19 pandemic, ST7 becomes one of the predominant <i>S. aureus</i> clones in Wuhan and the carrying rate of SCCmec and virulence genes is on the rise. Therefore, it is essential to strengthen the surveillance of ST7 <i>S. aureus</i> clone.