Enterococcus faecium (Orla-Jensen) Schleifer and Kilpper-Balz (ATCC® 51559™) Strain Designations: MMC4 / Type Strain: no / Biosafety Level: 2 General Information Characteristics Culture Method History Documentation Print Email Share Share this product Facebook Twitter Google+ Permits And Restrictions View Permits Strain Designations MMC4 Isolation Clinical isolate, Brooklyn, NY Type Strain no Biosafety Level 2 Product Format freeze-dried Storage Conditions Frozen: -80°C or colderFreeze-Dried: 2°C to 8°C Preceptrol® no Type Strain no Comments Multidrug-resistant (ampicillin, ciprofloxacin, gentamicin, rifampin, teicoplanin, and vancomycinPresence of vanA gene confirmed by PCR. Medium ATCC® Medium 44: Brain Heart Infusion Agar/Broth Growth Conditions Temperature: 37°CAtmosphere: Aerobic Name of Depositor JM Quale Special Collection NCRR Contract Chain of Custody ATCC <-- JM Quale <-- L Lutwick Isolation Clinical isolate, Brooklyn, NY 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 Permits These permits may be required for shipping this product: Customers located in the state of Hawaii will need to contact the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to determine if an Import Permit is required. A copy of the permit or documentation that a permit is not required must be sent to ATCC in advance of shipment. Basic Documentation Product Sheet Certificate of Analysis MSDS