TABLE 1.
Initial characterization of S. epidermidis strains
| Strain | Source | Oxacillin susceptibility |
|---|---|---|
| Nonproblematic strains | ||
| 12228 | ATCC,a Rockville, Md. | Sensitive |
| 1632 | Colchester, United Kingdom | Sensitive |
| 2022 | Basildon, United Kingdom | Resistant |
| 2023 | Basildon, United Kingdom | Sensitive |
| 2026 | Basildon, United Kingdom | Sensitive |
| 2214 | Grenoble, France | Resistant |
| Problematic strains | ||
| 2034 | Basildon, United Kingdom | Sensitive |
| 2038 | Basildon, United Kingdom | Sensitive |
| 2213 | Grenoble, France | Resistant |
| 2216 | Grenoble, France | Resistant |
| 2222 | Carshalton, United Kingdom | Resistant |
| 2227 | Bridgend, United Kingdom | Resistant |
a
ATCC, American Type Culture Collection.