Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus Rosenbach (ATCC® BAA-41™)

Strain Designations: NYBK2464  /  Type Strain: no  /  Biosafety Level: 2

Deposited As Staphylococcus aureus Rosenbach
Strain Designations NYBK2464
Application
Emerging infectious disease research
Drug discovery
Enteric Research
Isolation
Hospital, New York City, 1994
Type Strain no
Biosafety Level 2
Product Format freeze-dried
Type Strain no
Antibiotic Resistance
Resistant to methicillin
Comments
New York clone of MRSA
Absence of pvl gene confirmed by PCR.
Medium ATCC® Medium 260: Trypticase soy agar/broth with defibrinated sheep blood
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 37°C
Atmosphere: Aerobic
Name of Depositor H De Lencastre
Special Collection NCRR Contract
Isolation
Hospital, New York City, 1994
Year of Origin 1994
References

Herminia De Lencastre, personal communication