Abstract
This study determined the survivability of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) for extended periods of time and temperatures using a standard swab for assessment. Our study showed that transportation in Liquid Amies medium could be performed at room temperature or 4°C for up to 14 days without a decrease in recovery of MRSA or VRE.
Publication types
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Evaluation Study
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Bacteriological Techniques / methods*
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Culture Media / chemistry
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Enterococcus / drug effects
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Enterococcus / isolation & purification
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Enterococcus / physiology*
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Enterococcus / radiation effects
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Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / diagnosis*
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Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / microbiology
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Humans
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / isolation & purification
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / physiology*
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / radiation effects
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Microbial Viability*
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Specimen Handling / methods*
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Temperature
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Time Factors
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Vancomycin Resistance*