Staphylococcus epidermidis
Staphylococcus epidermidis
Current Name
Staphylococcus epidermidis
Type Strain
Original Strain Reference
NCTC 13924
General Info
Authority
(Winslow and Winslow 1908) Evans 1916 (AL)
Family
Hazard Group (ACDP)
Release Conditions
Culture Conditions
Growth Conditions on Solid Media
Nutrient agar, 24 hours, 37°C, O₂
Biological and Genomic Info
Gram Stain Result
Strain Data
Linezolid resistant strain that is positive for G2576T 23S rRNA mutation. Resistant to Gentamicin and Linezolid. Plasmid-mediated genes for cfr, poxtA and optrA are absent.
Additional Info
Accession Date
24/01/2017
Depositor
Isolated From
History
Applications
Applications
Positive control for the detection of cfr or G2576T mutation, both of which confer resistance to linezolid
Bibliography
O'Connor C et al. Incidence, management and outcomes of the first cfr-mediated linezolid-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis outbreak in a tertiary referral centre in the Republic of Ireland. J Hosp Infect. 2015 Aug;90(4):316-21.
Extended Bibliography
Incidence, management and outcomes of the first cfr-mediated linezolid-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis outbreak in a tertiary referral centre in the Republic of Ireland., https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25648941
Available Formats
- Ampoule (Bacteria)
Citation Guidance
If use of this culture results in a scientific publication, it should be cited in the publication as: Staphylococcus epidermidis (NCTC 13924)
Biosafety Information
It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country.
Further Information
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