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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 a major cause of hospital-acquired
and life-threatening infections. Active surveillance programs for MRSA utilize either …

We evaluated the use of the BD GeneOhm MRSA real-time PCR assay (BD Diagnostics,
San Diego, CA) for the detection of nasal colonization with methicillin-resistant …

This study compared the BD GeneOhm methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
real-time PCR assay to culture by the use of BBL CHROMagar MRSA for the detection of …

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 …

The efficacy of the BD GeneOhm methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) assay
was assessed by analyzing nasal swabs and swabs from other body sites for the presence …