Open AccessSpread of an MRSA clone with heteroresistance to oxacillin in the Netherlands
Author(s) -
W J B Wannet
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
euro surveillance/eurosurveillance
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.766
H-Index - 104
eISSN - 1560-7917
pISSN - 1025-496X
DOI - 10.2807/esm.07.05.00367-en
Subject(s) - microbiology and biotechnology , clone (java method) , biology , virology , penicillin resistance , medicine , antibiotics , genetics , gene , penicillin
Since 2001, an increase in the number of MRSA strains with heteroresistance to oxacillin has been observed in the Netherlands. These strains can spread unnoticed, as their phenotypic heterogenous resistance to beta-lactams affects the results of susceptibility testing. Therefore, further testing using PBP2a latex agglutination or PCR are recommended.