Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an increasing problem. Rapid
detection of MRSA-colonized patients has the potential to limit spread of the organism. We …

Rapid detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by PCR can be
performed directly from nasal specimens with the IDI-MRSA assay. To improve the efficiency …

Screening of patients is an important component for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
aureus (MRSA) containment. The aim of this study was to determine the utility of molecular …

Screening for colonization with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a key
aspect of infection control to limit the nosocomial spread of this organism. Current methods …

Rapid and reliable detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) carriers
is crucial for the effective control of MRSA transmission in healthcare facilities. The aim of …

To select a method for detecting methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in
nasal swabs, we compared BD GeneOhm MRSA PCR and various culture media (mannitol …

The IDI-MRSA assay has a sensitivity of 96% and a specificity of 96% when used to screen
patients at extranasal sites. This verification study used previously unverified swabs and was …

We compared the BD GeneOhm methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) real-
time PCR assay with the CHROMagar MRSA assay for the detection of MRSA in 286 nasal …

Universal surveillance upon patient admission is important in reducing the transmission of
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and associated disease in hospitals …

ABSTRACT The IDI-MRSA assay (Infectio Diagnostic, Inc., Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada)
with the Smart Cycler II rapid DNA amplification system (Cepheid, Sunnyvale, CA) appears …