Phenotypic and Genomic Profiling of Staphylococcus argenteus in Canada and the United States and Recommendations for Clinical Result Reporting
Alireza Eshaghi, Carl E. Bommersbach, Sandra Zittermann, Carey‐Ann D. Burnham, Robin Patel, Audrey N. Schuetz, Samir N. Patel, Julianne V. Kus
Abstract
, the potential severity of infections, and possible confusion associated with reporting, including use of incorrect breakpoints for susceptibility results, we make recommendations for clinical laboratories regarding this organism.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyMultilocus sequence typingStaphylococcus aureusGeneticsBacterial taxonomyMicrobiologyVirulenceGenotype16S ribosomal RNAGeneBacteriaAntimicrobial Resistance in StaphylococcusBacterial Identification and Susceptibility TestingBacterial biofilms and quorum sensing