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The resistance genes, plasmids, and single-nucleotide variants of the isolates were analyzed to evaluate microevolution of MRSA isolates causing SSIs. The MRSA colonization-positive doctor was asked to suspend his medical activities to stop MRSA spread.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Findings<\/jats:title>Nine MRSA infected patients were investigated, of which three patients were diagnosed with SSI and had prolonged hospitalization due to the persistent MRSA infection. After screening, MRSA isolates were not detected in environmental samples. The surgeon in charge of the patients with SSI caused by MRSA and his son were positive for MRSA colonization. The MRSA from the son was closely related to the isolates detected in MRSA-induced SSIs patients with 8\u20139 single-nucleotide variants, while ST88-MRSA isolates with three different spa<\/jats:italic> types were detected in the surgeon's nasal cavity. Comparative genomic analysis showed that ST88-MRSA isolates acquired mutations in genes related to cell wall synthesis, colonization, metabolism, and virulence during their transmission. Suspending the medical activity of this surgeon interrupted the spread of MRSA infection in this ward.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Conclusion<\/jats:title>Community-associated MRSA clones can invade hospitals and cause severe postoperative nosocomial infections. 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