Detection of heterogeneous, intermediate-vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (hVISA) using low-concentration vancomycin disks

• Main Authors: Aroonlug Lulitanond, Aroonwadee Chanawong, Pipat Sribenjalux, Wanlop Kaewkes, Malai Vorachit, Piriyaporn Chongtrakool, Danaisak Leumsai, Pensri Monpou
• Other Authors: Khon Kaen University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/23709
• Institution: Mahidol University

Heterogeneous, intermediate-vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (hVISA) represents a threat of an incurable infection since the first report in 1997. The method used to detect hVISA isolates is a population analysis profile (PAP); however, it is impractical for routine laboratory analysis. We...