Nose/throat-swabs from 1049 patients were screened for MRSA using CHROMagar MRSA,
LightCycler Advanced MRSA, and Detect-Ready MRSA. Results were compared to the …

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

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 …

Health care-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections are a
burden on the health care system. Clinical laboratories play a key role in reducing this …

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 …

Abstract Objectives: We evaluated the LightCycler MRSA Advanced Test (Roche Molecular
Diagnostics, Pleasanton, CA), the BD MAX MRSA assay (Becton Dickinson, Franklin Lakes …

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 …

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 …

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