The invention provides methods to detect mecA-containing Staphylococcus spp. in biological samples using real-time PCR. Primers and probes for the detection of S. aureus are provided by the invention. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and probes for detecting mecA-containing Staphylococcus...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US7074599?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7074599 - Detection of mecA-containing Staphylococcus spp.