Accuracy of Allplex SARS-CoV-2 assay amplification curve analysis for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 variant Alpha.

To evaluate the accuracy of two PCR-based techniques for detecting SARS-CoV-2 variant Alpha (B.1.1.

Analysis of Slovenian MRSA strains with susceptibility patterns suggestive of CA-MRSA.

Background: Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) differs from healthcare-associated MRSA (HA-MRSA) in its molecular and microbiological characteristics.

Materials And Methods: Six Slovenian regional public health institutes and the National Institute of Public Health took part in monitoring CA-MRSA infections. S.