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. 1987 Aug;99(1):191–200. doi: 10.1017/s0950268800067029

Characterization of non-typable strains of Staphylococcus aureus from cases of hospital infection.

A Vindel, C Martín-Bourgon, J A Saez-Nieto
PMCID: PMC2249189  PMID: 3609172

Abstract

A high percentage of non-typable (NT) Staphylococcus aureus strains was isolated in Spanish hospitals during 1984 and 1985. Several alternative methods of typing were employed to study these isolates. These were: phage-typing at 1000 X RTD, phage-typing after heat-treatment (48 degrees C), thermal shock (56 degrees C), reverse-typing and induction of additional phages. Using these methods the number of NT isolates was reduced by 60%. Best results were obtained with heat-treatment. Additional phages and reverse-typing were also useful. A scheme for the study of outbreaks and sporadic cases caused by NT strains is proposed using the methods described.

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