Multi-resistant Staphylococcus capitis as a globally disseminated neonatal pathogen

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) such as Staphylococcus capitis, are major causes of bacteremia in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) globally. Based on traditional typing methods, a distinct clone of S. capitis (designated S. capitis NRCS-A) has emerged as an important pathogen in NICUs internationally. Here, we provide a comprehensive genomic analysis of clinically and geographically diverse NICU-associated S. capitis.