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 …

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 …

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 …

In the study presented here 251 nasal swabs obtained from medical staff were directly
investigated for MRSA using a commercial multiplex PCR system in parallel with …

An updated IDI-MRSA assay version was released to address the assay's low positive
predictive value (PPV). A prospective analysis of two assay versions indicated no significant …

Background We evaluated the performance of three chromogenic media (Brilliance agar I
[Oxoid, UK], Brilliance agar II [Oxoid], and ChromID MRSA [Biomérieux, France]) combined …

The use of a single swab for both MRSA culture and for rapid testing by PCR was evaluated,
using the Hain GenoQuick (GQM) methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) assay …

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 …

We report our 1-year experience with modified GeneOhm™ MRSA assay (formerly IDI-
MRSA) for pooled surveillance specimens in low methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus …

Background: As the prompt detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
carriers upon admission is fundamental in the MRSA prevention strategy of our hospital, the …