Staphylococcus aureus Genome sequencing and assembly. Staphylococcus aureus

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) epidemiology has undergone tremendous changes and the resistance and virulence properties are increasing at an alarming rate especially in India. But the main issue is the lack of sufficient research and paucity of data that not only hampers the estimation of the exact rise and extent of AMR in India but also prevents a nation-wide comparison. In this direction, this study aims towards a better understanding of the antibiotic resistance mechanisms that would form the scientific basis for designing strategies to combat AMR. To further unravel the genetic variability and resistance evolution of MRSA clones in India, in this study we are using whole genome sequencing and comparative genomics.