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Evaluation of Methods and Costs for Detecting Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates from Clinical Specimens at Regional Hospitals in Trinidad and Tobago

Issue: 
Vol 57, Issue 1 (2008)
Pages: 
24–7
Synopsis: 
Conventional and molecular microbiology laboratory tests were evaluated to determine the most cost effective, rapid and specific method for detecting methicillin resistance in clinical isolates of S aureus.
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.
 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Staphylococcus aureus
Methicillin-resistant
Journal Authors: 
PE Akpaka
S Kissoon
C Rutherford
WH Swantson
P Jayaratne
e-Published: 05 Jul, 2013
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