Enterococcus faecium (Orla-Jensen) Schleifer and Kilpper-Balz
商品貨號
B166248
Strain Designations
MMC4
Isolation
Clinical isolate, Brooklyn, NY
Biosafety Level
2
Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country.
Product Format
freeze-dried
Storage Conditions
Frozen: -80°C or colder Freeze-Dried: 2°C to 8°C Live Culture: See Propagation Section
Preceptrol®
no
Type Strain
no
Comments
Multidrug-resistant (ampicillin, ciprofloxacin, gentamicin, rifampin, teicoplanin, and vancomycin
Presence of vanA gene confirmed by PCR.
Medium
ATCC® Medium 44: Brain Heart Infusion Agar/Broth
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 37°C
Atmosphere: Aerobic
Name of Depositor
JM Quale
Special Collection
NCRR Contract
Chain of Custody
ATCC <-- JM Quale <-- L Lutwick
References
Landman D, et al. Novel antibiotic regimens against Enterococcus faecium resistant to ampicillin, vancomycin, and gentamicin. Antimicrob. Agents Chemother. 37: 1904-1908, 1993. PubMed: 8239604
