Two-tier approach combining molecular and culture-based techniques for optimized detection of vancomycin-resistant enterococci.
Both A, Franke GC, Mirwald N, Lütgehetmann M, Christner M, Klupp EM, Belmar Campos C, Büttner H, Aepfelbacher M, Rohde H.
Both A, et al.
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PMID: 28974396
In this study, a two-tier approach consisting of PCR-based screening and cultural confirmation of positive results is compared to the conventional approach solely based on culture on selective media. ...The introduction of a molecular assay for rapid detection of VR …
In this study, a two-tier approach consisting of PCR-based screening and cultural confirmation of positive results is compared to the …