We developed and tested a ligase-based assay for simultaneous probing of core genome
diversity and typing of methicillin resistance determinants in Staphylococcus aureus isolates …

Introduction Variation in MRSA genotypes may affect the sensitivity of molecular assays to
detect this organism. Methods We compared 2 commonly used screening assays, the …

Twenty-three nasal swab samples that tested positive for methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on initial testing by the BD GeneOhm MRSA assay (BD …

Staphylococcus aureus is a significant human pathogen that can cause a wide variety of
diseases owing to its ability to acquire and express various virulence factors and …

Staphylococcus aureus is an opportunistic pathogen responsible for a wide range of
infections in humans, such as skin and soft tissue infections, pneumonia, food poisoning or …

Clinical laboratories are increasingly using molecular tests for methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) screening. However, primers have to be targeted to a …

Since the first discovery in 1961, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has
become one of the most prevalent pathogens that cause nosocomial infections throughout …

Rapid diagnosis of staphylococcal bacteremia directs appropriate antimicrobial therapy,
leading to improved patient outcome. We describe herein a rapid test (< 75 min) that can …

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-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) isolates lacking mecA yet testing
positive on the Xpert MRSA assay were recovered from culture for 7.7% of 248 Xpert …