Detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is important for prevention
and control of MRSA infections, but the discovery of mecA dropouts and SCCmec junction …

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 …

Rapid detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is important to
identify patients colonized with this pathogen and implement infection control precautions …

GeneXpert MRSA kits (Cepheid) are based on a multiplex, real-time PCR method for
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) detection, with primers to detect each …

The BD GeneOhm methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) assay is a molecular
screening test for detection of MRSA in nasal colonization. This assay coamplifies the …

The application of molecular detection methods for bacterial pathogens has dramatically
improved the outcomes of septic patients, including those with methicillin-resistant …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …