Table 1 List of bacterial strains used in this study and the corresponding antibiotic profiles
Bacterial strain | ATCC number | Antibiotic profile |
|---|---|---|
Staphylococcus aureus | 29213 | No resistance found |
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | 43300 | Resistant to methicillin, oxacillin |
Enterococcus faecium | 35667 | No resistance found |
Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium | 70021 | Resistant to vancomycin, teichoplanin |
Enterococcus faecalis | 29212 | No resistance found |
Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis | 51575 | Resistant to gentamicin, streptomycin, vancomycin |