Table 1.
Strains used in the study
| Strain | Characteristics | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| MW2 | Clinical strain, sepsis, methicillin resistant (mec+) | 1 |
| FK73 | agrC::pCL52.1 in MW2; TCra | 22 |
| MS23002 | Clinically isolated strain; sepsis | This study |
| MS23143 | Clinically isolated strain; sepsis | This study |
| MS23218 | Clinically isolated strain; sepsis | This study |
| MS23543 | Clinically isolated strain; sepsis | This study |
| TF3453 | Clinically isolated strain; sepsis | This study |
| TF3483 | Clinically isolated strain; sepsis | This study |
| TY526 | Clinically isolated strain; impetigo | This study |
a
TCr, tetracycline resistance.