Abstract
We tested 259 methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates and 2 USA300 ATCC type strains for susceptibility to bacitracin and neomycin contained in overthe- 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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1917-1920 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2011 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Epidemiology
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases