Applied and Environmental Microbiology · 2011 · 10 citations · 14 references
EngineeringFreshwater SamplesMrsa Quantification OffersAntibiotic ResistanceDrug ResistanceEnvironmental HealthMarine PollutionHealthcare-associated InfectionMrsa-specific Chromogenic AgarInfection ControlAntimicrobial ResistanceMost-probable-number MethodWater QualityClinical MicrobiologyEpidemiologyCoastal ManagementAntimicrobial SusceptibilityRecreational Beach EnvironmentsMicrobiologyMarine BiologyMedicineQuantitative MicrobiologyMicrobial Risk Assessment
Recreational beach environments have been recently identified as a potential reservoir for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA); however, accurate quantification methods are needed for the development of risk assessments. This novel most-probable-number approach for MRSA quantification offers improved sensitivity and specificity by combining broth enrichment with MRSA-specific chromogenic agar.
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