Comparison of PCR/Electron spray Ionization-Time-of-Flight-Mass Spectrometry versus Traditional Clinical Microbiology for active surveillance of organisms contaminating high-use surfaces in a burn intensive care unit, an orthopedic ward and healthcare workers

Comparison of PCR/Electron spray Ionization-Time-of-Flight-Mass Spectrometry versus Traditional Clinical Microbiology for active surveillance of organisms contaminating high-use surfaces in a burn intensive care unit, an orthopedic ward and healthcare workers

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Understanding nosocomial pathogen transmission is restricted by culture limitations. Novel platforms, such as PCR-based electron spray ionization-time-of-flight-mass spectrometry (ESI-TOF-MS), may be useful as investigational tools.&...

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Main Authors: Yun Heather C, Kreft Rachael E, Castillo Mayra A, Ehrlich Garth D, Guymon Charles H, Crouch Helen K, Chung Kevin K, Wenke Joseph C, Hsu Joseph R, Spirk Tracy L, Costerton J, Mende Katrin, Murray Clinton K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
PCR/ESI-TOF-MS
Ibis
Microbiology
Contamination
Environment
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/252

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