Journal article
Evaluation of methods and costs for detecting methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates from clinical specimens at regional hospitals in Trinidad and Tobago.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate and determine the most cost effective, rapid and specific method for detection of methicillin resistance in clinical isolates of S. aureus in a setting with limited personnel and resources.
METHODS: Standard laboratory methods were used to identify S. aureus isolates. The conventional Methicillin Resistance Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) detection methods used included, 1 microg oxacillin disk diffusion, oxacillin salt …
Authors
Akpaka PE; Kissoon S; Rutherford C; Swantson WH; Jayaratne P
Journal
West Indian Medical Journal, Vol. 57, No. 1, pp. 24–27
Publication Date
January 2008
ISSN
0043-3144