Table 1 Characteristics of Staphylococcus aureus strains used in study
From: Strain, disinfectant, concentration, and contact time quantitatively impact disinfectant efficacy
Species of Microorganism | ATCC Strain Name | PFGE Type | SCCmec Type | pvl gene | Isolation Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | ATCC BAA-1717 | USA 300 | Type IV | Positive | Adolescent patient with severe sepsis |
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | ATCC BAA-1761 | USA 100 | Type II | Negative | Human Subject |
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | ATCC BAA-1720 | USA 200 | Type II | Negative | Hospital acquired |
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | ATCC BAA-1754 | USA 600 | Type IV | Negative | Human Subject |
Staphylococcus aureus | ATCC CRM-6538 | – | – | – | Human Lesion |