ＭＲＥＪタイプｘｉ〜ｘｘのメチシリン耐性黄色ブドウ球菌（ＭＲＳＡ）を検出および同定するための配列

摘要

Described herein are novel SCC mec right extremity junction (MREJ) sequences for the detection and/or identification of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Disclosed are methods and compositions based on DNA sequences for the specific detection of MREJ sequences designated types xi, xii, xiii, xiv, xv, xvi, xvii, xviii, xix, and xx for diagnostic purposes and/or epidemiological typing.