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Validity of screening procedures for glycopeptide-resistant enterococci.
European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology - 1 Jun 1999
Wendt C, Krause C, Floss H
Abstract excerpt
Screening agars containing different vancomycin concentrations and different susceptibility testing procedures were compared to determine their validity for the detection of glycopeptide-resistant enterococci (GRE). Direct streaking of rectal swabs over the surface of a commercially available agar (Enterococcosel; Becton Dickinson, Germany) containing 4 microg/ml and 16 microg/ml vancomycin was followed by...
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