What is the ATCC number of Staphylococcus aureus?

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To download a certificate of analysis for Staphylococcus aureus (23235), enter the lot number exactly as it appears on your product label or packing slip.

What is Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538?

Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus strain ATCC 6538 is a standard testing strain for disinfectants (1) and was initially isolated from a human lesion prior to the introduction of the widespread use of antimicrobials (2).

Is there a difference between MRSA and Staphylococcus aureus?

Staphylococcus is the group of bacteria responsible for staph infections, with Staphylococcus aureus being the most common form. The main difference is that non-MRSA generally responds well to a variety of antibiotics, while MRSA may only respond to a few, making it harder to treat.

What biosafety level is MRSA?

Biosafety Level 2
CAUTION: Staphylococcus aureus is a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) pathogen. Follow all appropriate guidelines and regulations for the use and handling of pathogenic microorganisms. No special precautions are necessary when working with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). See UNIT 1A.

What does ATCC stand for?

The American Type Culture Collection
2The American Type Culture Collection. The American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to the acquisition, preservation, authentication, and distribution—the “APAD” activities—of diverse biological materials.

What are ATCC bacterial strains?

ATCC’s microorganism collection includes a collection of more than 18,000 strains of bacteria, as well as 3,000 different types of animal viruses and 1,000 plant viruses. In addition, ATCC maintains collections of protozoans, yeasts and fungi with over 7,500 yeast and fungus species and 1,000 strains of protists.

What ATCC 12228?

12228™ Used in media testing and various assays. Organism used in genome sequencing project. This item is a QC bug for the following bioMérieux VITEK® 2 Compact cards: BCL,NH, YST.

How can you tell MRSA from staph?

MRSA infections start out as small red bumps that can quickly turn into deep, painful abscesses. Staph skin infections, including MRSA , generally start as swollen, painful red bumps that might look like pimples or spider bites….Staph infection

Warm to the touch.
Full of pus or other drainage.
Accompanied by a fever.

Is Staphylococcus aureus BSL 1 or 2?

BSL-2
Staphylococcus aureus or Other BSL-2 Infectious Bacteria.

Is Staphylococcus aureus a risk group 2?

RISK GROUP CLASSIFICATION: Risk Group 2 27. CONTAINMENT REQUIREMENTS: Containment Level 2 facilities, equipment, and operational practices for work involving infectious or potentially infectious materials, animals, or cultures. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Lab coat.

What is ATCC bacteria?

ATCC or the American Type Culture Collection is a nonprofit organization which collects, stores, and distributes standard reference microorganisms, cell lines and other materials for research and development.