Abstract
We developed a novel PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism test for the ccrB gene by using HinfI and BsmI for rapid typing of staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec (SCCmec). When tested with reference strains and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates, the method proved to be valid and useful for rapid identification of four SCCmec types, especially type IV.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 236-238 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Microbiology |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 Jan |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)