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Code: DD0026
This diagnostic disc has been made available to indicate mecA resistance in staphylocci.
Contents
1 cartridge. containing 50 discs.
Disc Content
DD0026 | |
Cefoxitin | 10 µg |
Description
Cefoxitin is a cephamycin which is bactericidal through inhibition of cell wall synthesis.
A number of recent studies have indicated that the use of cefoxitin has a higher sensitivity and specificity than other compounds traditonally recommended for detecting mecA resistance in staphylococci.
Quality control
Known mecA positive and negative strains should be used to monitor performance.