Open AccessSurvival of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus spp. for an Extended Period of Transport
Author(s) -
Gwen Robinson,
Anthony D. Harris,
Daniel J. Morgan,
Lisa Pineles,
Beverly M. Belton,
J. Kristie Johnson,
the Benefits of Universal Gloving and Gowning (BUGG) Study Group
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of clinical microbiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.349
H-Index - 255
eISSN - 1070-633X
pISSN - 0095-1137
DOI - 10.1128/jcm.00911-12
Subject(s) - staphylococcus aureus , microbiology and biotechnology , methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus , enterococcus , vancomycin , micrococcaceae , vancomycin resistant enterococci , medicine , biology , antibacterial agent , antibiotics , bacteria , genetics
This study determined the survivability of methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) for extended periods of time and temperatures using a standard swab for assessment. Our study showed that transportation in Liquid Amies medium could be performed at room temperature or 4°C for up to 14 days without a decrease in recovery of MRSA or VRE.
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