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Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus other diagnostic studies
Introduction
PCR
PCR
Polymerase chain reaction is a reliable and fast method for the identification and characterization of clinical isolates of S. aureus in real-time. Real-time PCR and Quantitative PCR are being employed in increased rates in clinical laboratories.[1][2]
PCR can be used to detect the mecA gene, which mediates oxacillin resistance in staphylococci.
References
References
- ↑ Francois P and Schrenzel J (2008). “Rapid Diagnosis and Typing of Staphylococcus aureus”. Staphylococcus: Molecular Genetics. Caister Academic Press. ISBN 978-1-904455-29-5.
- ↑ Mackay IM (editor). (2007). Real-Time PCR in Microbiology: From Diagnosis to Characterization. Caister Academic Press. ISBN 978-1-904455-18-9 .
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