De novo assembly of seven multidrug-resistant (MDR) Staphylococci genomes from biofilms of hemodialysis tunneled cuffed catheter tips of patients undergoing renal failure treatment

Key Points

• Whole genome sequencing revealed antibiotic-resistant gene cassettes in multiple Staphylococci isolates.
• Seven strains, including Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis, were identified in catheter biofilms.
• These findings indicate significant multidrug resistance among Staphylococci in hemodialysis settings.
• Implications highlight the need for monitoring antimicrobial resistance in renal failure treatment environments.

Abstract