Journal of Bacteriology & Parasitology

Clinical Microbiology, Lund University Hospital, Lund, Sweden

Biography

Waleed Abu Al-Soud has extended valuable service for many years. Also has been a recipient of many awards and grants. International experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study


 

Publications

• Research Article   
  Detection of the Panton-Valentine Leukocidin Gene in Swedish Isolates of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus using a Multiplex PCR Assay
  Author(s): Waleed Abu Al-Soud*
  
  Background: Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL) is a bicomponent leukotoxin produced by <2% of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) strains. PVL forms transmembrane pores that cause cell disruption and death. PVL is associated with skin necrotic lesions and severe necrotizing pneumonia. The methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) strains that harbor the lukS-PV gene (the gene encoding PVL toxin) are considered highly pathogenic since they can cause infections that are difficult to treat. Objective: This study aimed to optimize a multiplex PCR assay that can detect both methicillin-resistant S. aureus strains and their ability to produce PVL toxin isolated from Swedish patients. Methods: An optimized multiplex PCR-assay was developed to detect both nuc and lukS-PV genes and was appli.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2155-9597.19.10.353

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