Résumé
We describe the occurrence in France of a Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL)-positive meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) ST93 clone, a predominant community-acquired (CA)-MRSA in Australia. In July to August 2012, an outbreak in a scout camp (n=3) and sporadic cases (n=2) of skin and soft tissue infections were reported. Investigations suggested importation of the clone through travel and onward transmission. This illustrates the epidemic potential of this lineage and the role of travellers in the spread of PVL-positive CA-MRSA.
We describe here the occurrence of sequence type (ST) 93-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in France, which led to an outbreak and sporadic cases of skin and soft tissue infections, and the investigation led by public health authorities.
Cases were defined as persons with a skin and soft tissue infection (e.g. furuncle or carbuncle) due to an ST93 S. aureus strain.