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ArticleFrontiers in microbiology2026

Nasal colonization, risk factors, and antibiotic resistance of methicillin-resistant

Bely Fredicienne Gondi Nzamba, Barthelemy Ngoubangoye, Desire Otsaghe Ekore, Annicet-Clotaire Dikoumba, Jean Nzue Nguema, Eva Cleone Ntsaga Matamba, Yasmine Okomo Nguema, Serge-Ely Dibakou, Water Matangoye, Dominique Pontier

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Bely Fredicienne Gondi NzambaCentre International de Recherches Médicales de Franceville (CIRMF), Franceville, Gabon.
Barthelemy NgoubangoyeCentre International de Recherches Médicales de Franceville (CIRMF), Franceville, Gabon.
Desire Otsaghe EkoreCentre International de Recherches Médicales de Franceville (CIRMF), Franceville, Gabon.
Annicet-Clotaire DikoumbaDépartement de Biologie Médicale, Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Omar Bongo Ondimba, Libreville, Gabon.
Jean Nzue NguemaCentre International de Recherches Médicales de Franceville (CIRMF), Franceville, Gabon.
Eva Cleone Ntsaga MatambaCentre International de Recherches Médicales de Franceville (CIRMF), Franceville, Gabon.
Yasmine Okomo NguemaCentre International de Recherches Médicales de Franceville (CIRMF), Franceville, Gabon.
Serge-Ely DibakouCentre International de Recherches Médicales de Franceville (CIRMF), Franceville, Gabon.
Water MatangoyeCentre International de Recherches Médicales de Franceville (CIRMF), Franceville, Gabon.
Dominique PontierLabEx ECOFECT, Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics of Infectious Diseases, University of Lyon, Lyon, France.

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Abstract

Background: Methicillin-resistant Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 636 patients in seven Gabonese hospitals. Nasal swabs were collected for culture and identification of Results: Conclusion: MRSA and PVL-positive strains are highly prevalent in Gabonese hospitals and are associated with specific institutional and environmental factors rather than patient-related characteristics. The high proportion of MDR strains and the emergence of linezolid resistance highlight the need to strengthen infection control measures, maintain continuous surveillance, and ensure rational antibiotic use to limit the spread of these virulent clones.

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antimicrobial resistanceGabonMRSAmultidrug resistancenasal carriagePanton-Valentine leukocidinrisk factorsStaphylococcus aureus

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