Abstract
Direct multiplex PCR assay using vanA and vanB primers, which provides rapid results, was more sensitive than culture on selective media for samples collected by rectal swab (20 of 46 versus 8 of 46; P < 0.001) or perianal swab (17 of 58 versus 12 of 58; P = 0.059) for the detection of gastrointestinal colonization by vancomycin-resistant enterococci.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Evaluation Study
MeSH terms
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Bacterial Proteins / genetics
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Carbon-Oxygen Ligases / genetics
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Culture Media
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DNA, Bacterial / analysis
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Enterococcus / drug effects
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Enterococcus / genetics
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Enterococcus / growth & development*
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Enterococcus / isolation & purification
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Gastrointestinal Tract / microbiology*
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Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / microbiology
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Humans
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Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
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Vancomycin Resistance*
Substances
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Bacterial Proteins
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Culture Media
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DNA, Bacterial
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VanA ligase, Bacteria
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VanB protein, Enterococcus
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Carbon-Oxygen Ligases