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Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus Rosenbach (ATCC® BAA-1717™)

Strain Designations: TCH1516 [USA300-HOU-MR]  /  Type Strain: no  /  Biosafety Level: 2

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Strain Designations TCH1516 [USA300-HOU-MR]
Application
Emerging infectious disease research
Drug discovery
Isolation
From adolescent patient with severe sepsis syndrome; Texas Children's Hospital
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
Genotype pvl positive
Genome Sequenced Strain

Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus USA300_TCH1516, complete genome

Type Strain no
Antibiotic Resistance Methicillin resistant
Comments Genome sequencing strain

MRSA
SCCmec: Type IV a
PFGE type: USA300
spa type Ridom: t622
spa type Kreiswirth: YHGFMBLO
pvl gene amplification: Positive
Clonal complex: CC8
Sequence type: ST8

Phenotypic and genotypic information for ATCC MRSA strains, such as SCCmec, PFGE, or spa typing, is provided for informational purposes only. This information was compiled from testing performed by one or more sources, including ATCC, strain depositor, published data, or contracted research.
Medium ATCC® Medium 18: Trypticase Soy Agar/Broth
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 37°C
Atmosphere: Aerobic
Genotype pvl positive
Name of Depositor K Hulten
Isolation
From adolescent patient with severe sepsis syndrome; Texas Children's Hospital
References

Highlander SK, et al. Subtle genetic changes enhance virulence of methicillin resistant and sensitive Staphylococcus aureus. BMC Microbiol. 7: 99, 2007. PubMed: 17986343

Monecke S, et al. A field guide to pandemic, epidemic and sporadic clones of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. PLoS One 6(4): e17936, 2011. PubMed: 21494333

Cross References

Nucleotide (GenBank) : CP000730 Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus USA300_TCH1516, complete genome

Nucleotide (GenBank) : CP000731 Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus USA300_TCH1516 plasmid pUSA300HOUMR, complete sequence

Nucleotide (GenBank) : CP001544 Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus USA300_TCH1516 plasmid pUSA01-HOU, complete sequence

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  • 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
Product Sheet
Certificate of Analysis
Certificate of Analysis
SDS
SDS
Other Documentation
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Microbial Characterization Data