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The Journal of Medical Microbiology, Vol 40, Issue 2 98-101, Copyright © 1994 by Society for General Microbiology

JOURNAL ARTICLE

A comparison of three semi-selective media for the isolation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

J. L. Allen, M. E. Cowan and P. M. Cockroft
Infection Control Department, St Mary's General Hospital, Portsmouth, Hants.

During the 1980s the emergence of multiple antibiotic-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus posed new problems for infection control worldwide, many of which still remain. In investigations of outbreaks of infection, the laboratory has a key role in identifying infected or colonised patients and staff. The rapid isolation and accurate identification of the causative organisms are essential for the implementation of appropriate control measures. Speed and accuracy in identification, by colonial morphology, is often difficult to achieve in the presence of a mixed population of commensal bacteria. To this end, the sensitivity of three media for the isolation of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) from simulated clinical specimens was compared. Initial colonial recognition of MRSA was enhanced on methicillin-milk agar when compared with that on other media.


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