Effectual detection of group B streptococci with reduced penicillin susceptibility (PRGBS) by commercially available methicillin-resistant-Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)-selective agar

Shinako Fukigai, Makiko Morimoto, Kouji Kimura, Yo Doyama, Akira Miyazaki, Chitose Kamiya, Hirotsugu Banno, Eriko Morishima, Tomohiro Onoda, Noriyuki Nagano, Wanchun Jin, Jun ichi Wachino, Keiko Yamada, Yoshichika Arakawa

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Abstract

We evaluated the feasibility and efficacy of a commercially available methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)-selective agar, chromID MRSA, to detect group B streptococci with reduced penicillin susceptibility (PRGBS) in this study. The results showed 72.4% (21/29) sensitivity and 98.4% (60/61) specificity to detect PRGBS using this method.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)309-312
Number of pages4
JournalDiagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease
Volume85
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-07-2016
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Microbiology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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