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Antimicrobial Ointments and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus USA300.

Authors :
Suzuki, Masahiro
Yamada, Kazuhiro
Nagao, Miki
Aoki, Etsuko
Matsumoto, Masakado
Hirayama, Tatsuya
Yamamoto, Hiroaki
Hiramatsu, Reiji
Ichiyama, Satoshi
Iinuma, Yoshitsugu
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases; Oct2011, Vol. 17 Issue 10, p1917-1920, 4p, 1 Black and White Photograph, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

We tested 259 methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates and 2 USA300 ATCC type strains for susceptibility to bacitracin and neomycin contained in over-the-counter antibacterial ointments. Resistance to both bacitracin and neomycin was found only in USA300. The use of over-the counter antimicrobial drugs may select for the USA300 clone. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
17
Issue :
10
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
67312416
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1710.101365