Comparison of Vitek(R) 2, three different gradient strip tests and broth microdilution for detecting vanB-positive Enterococcus faecium isolates with low vancomycin MICs
I. Klare, J. Bender, C. Fleige, N. Kriebel, A. Hamprecht, S. Gatermann, G. Werner
The paper compares diagnostic tests for vanB-positive Enterococcus faecium isolates with low vancomycin MICs, finding that a modified protocol (macromethod) improves detection sensitivity.
bioRxiv · May 10, 2019Microbiology