Rapid Staphylococcus aureus agr type determination by a novel multiplex real-time quantitative PCR assay.

ABSTRACT: The accessory gene regulator (agr) is a crucial regulatory component of Staphylococcus aureus involved in the control of bacterial virulence factor expression. We developed a real-time multiplex quantitative PCR assay for the rapid determination of S. aureus agr type. This assay represents a rapid and affordable alternative to sequence-based strategies for assessing relevant epidemiological information.

SUBMITTER: Francois P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1479209 | biostudies-literature | 2006 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature