Thermostable DNase is superior to tube coagulase for direct detection of Staphylococcus aureus in positive blood cultures.
Philippe R S
PR
Lagacé-Wiens
Michelle J
MJ
Alfa
Kanchana
K
Manickam
James A
JA
Karlowsky
D016470:Bacteremia / Q000382:microbiology*; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D003030:Coagulase / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D008836:Micrococcal Nuclease / Q000032:analysis*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification*
D003030:Coagulase; D008836:Micrococcal Nuclease