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Table 1 Origin, biofilm adherence classification, direct repeat unit ( dru ) and sequence type of study isolates

From: Efficacy of clarithromycin on biofilm formation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius

Isolate selected

Adherence capabilities

Drutyping

Sequence type

Origin location

A3

LOW

9a

71

U.S.A

A12

STRONG

10h

68

U.S.A

A23

STRONG

10a

68

U.S.A

A46

MODERATE

9a

71

U.S.A

A56

LOW

9a

71

U.S.A

A92

MODERATE

9a

71

U.S.A

SP87

LOW

9a

71

Canada

SP88

LOW

9a

71

Canada

SP90

STRONG

9a

71

Canada

SP91

LOW

9a

71

Canada

SP93

LOW

9a

71

Canada

SP102

LOW

11a

68

Canada

SP104

MODERATE

10h

68

Canada

SP105

MODERATE

10h

68

Canada

SP106

MODERATE

9a

71

Canada

SP112

MODERATE

9a

71

Canada

SP113

MODERATE

9a

71

Canada

SP114

LOW

9a

71

Canada

SP115

LOW

9a

71

Canada

SP116

LOW

9a

71

Canada

  1. Dru typing of chosen biofilm forming isolates of MRSP reveals a representative population of strains commonly found in veterinary hospitals across North America. Adherence capabilities were determined based on the model developed by Stepanovic et al., 2000.