# ST913-IVa-t991 Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus among Pediatric Patients, Israel

## TL;DR

A specific type of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is increasing in Israeli children, especially in Arab and Orthodox Jewish communities.

## Contribution

The study highlights the surge and microevolution of ST913-IVa-t991 MRSA in Israel's pediatric populations.

## Key findings

- ST913-IVa-t991 MRSA prevalence is rising among Israeli pediatric patients.
- The lineage is more common in Arab and Orthodox Jewish communities.
- Antimicrobial resistance patterns differ by demographic groups.

## Abstract

In Israel, prevalence of sequence type 913, staphylococcal cassette chromosome mecIVa, spa type t991 methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus lineage has surged among pediatric populations, predominantly in Arab and Orthodox Jewish communities. Antimicrobial resistance patterns vary by demographics. This lineage's spread and microevolution in the Middle East underscore the need for ongoing surveillance.