Clinical validation for oxacillin susceptibility testing of coagulase negative staphylococci.
Oxacillin susceptibility of coagulase negative staphylococci as assessed by conventional methods was confirmed by a modified Etest method, extended to detect heteroresistance. Verification of susceptibility was followed by successful treatment for six consecutive children with deep seated infections. Physicians' trust in such a validated method will contribute to the appropriate use of antibiotics.
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Program of Microbiology, Virology, and Infection Control, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Children's and Women's Health Centre of British Columbia, Canada.
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D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests / Q000379:methods; D010068:Oxacillin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010403:Penicillin Resistance; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*
D010406:Penicillins; D010068:Oxacillin