Table 1.
Characteristics of bacterial strains used in this study
| Bacterial species | Pulse-field type | Phenotype | Isolate source | Site of isolation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | ||||
| SAMMC-38 | USA700 | MRSA | Wound deep | Bone |
| SAMMC-39 | USA100 | MRSA | Wound deep | Bone |
| SAMMC-40 | Unknown | MRSA | Wound deep | Bone |
| SAMMC-41 | USA800 | MRSA | Wound deep | Bone |
| SAMMC-61 | USA300 | MSSA | Wound culture | Bone |
| SAMMC-63 | USA700 | MSSA | Wound culture | Bone |
| SAMMC-65 | USA200 | MSSA | Wound culture | Tissue |
SAMMC = San Antonio Military Medical Center; MRSA = methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; MSSA = methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus.