Open AccessComplementary use of MALDI-TOF MS and real-time PCR-melt curve analysis for rapid identification of methicillin-resistant staphylococci and VRE
Author(s) -
Wai-Sing Chan,
Tak Mao Chan,
Tiziana Lai,
Jasper FukWoo Chan,
Raymond W.M. Lai,
Christopher K.C. Lai,
Bone S. F. Tang
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.124
H-Index - 194
eISSN - 1460-2091
pISSN - 0305-7453
DOI - 10.1093/jac/dku411
Subject(s) - microbiology and biotechnology , micrococcaceae , medicine , methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus , blood culture , staphylococcus aureus , antibacterial agent , biology , antibiotics , bacteria , genetics
To develop a rapid method for routine screening of methicillin-resistant staphylococci and VRE for clinical isolates and positive blood cultures.
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