Rapid screening of pyogenic for confirmation of genus and species, methicillin resistance and virulence factors by using two novel multiplex PCR.

Objectives: Emergence of methicillin resistant (MRSA) is a major medical problem of current era. These bacteria are resistant to most drugs and rapid diagnosis can provide a clear guideline to clinicians. They possess specific virulence factors and relevant information can be very useful.

Detection of high levels of resistance to linezolid and vancomycin in Staphylococcus aureus.

Both methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and methicillin-sensitive S. aureus (MSSA) are rapidly overcoming the current array of drugs. One hundred and fifty isolates from a hospital were studied for resistance towards linezolid and vancomycin.