Isolation of Staphylococcus aureus from screening swabs: comparison of blood agar and SAID, pre and post-enrichment

Br J Biomed Sci. 2009;66(4):200-3. doi: 10.1080/09674845.2009.11730274.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Carrier State / epidemiology
  • Carrier State / microbiology*
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control
  • Culture Media / standards*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Methicillin Resistance
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Nasal Cavity / microbiology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Risk Factors
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Staphylococcal Infections / epidemiology
  • Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology*
  • Staphylococcus aureus / growth & development
  • Staphylococcus aureus / isolation & purification*

Substances

  • Culture Media