RELIABLE DETECTION OF VANCOMYCIN-INTERMEDIATE STAPHYLOCOCCUSAUREUS

摘要

The present invention relates to a method for identifying a VISA strain i n a sample comprising measuring SAV2095 expression levels, a kit and use of SAV2095 for same. The present invention also relates to a method for facilit ating the development of an individualized treatment regimen comprising meas uring the expression level of SAV2095. The present invention further relates to a method for monitoring the progression of a vancomycin treatment of an infection comprising measuring the expression level of SAV2095. The present invention also relates to the detection of Staphylococcus aureus in a sample .