Genetic basis of erythromycin resistance in oral bacteria

  • A. Villedieu
  • , M. L. Diaz-Torres
  • , Adam Roberts
  • , N. Hunt
  • , R. McNab
  • , D. A. Spratt
  • , M. Wilson
  • , P. Mullany

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Abstract

We determined the prevalence of erythromycin-resistant bacteria in the oral cavity and identified mef and erm(B) as the most common resistance determinants. In addition, we demonstrate the genetic linkage, on various Tn1545-like conjugative transposons, between erythromycin and tetracycline resistance in a number of isolates.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2298-2301
Number of pages4
JournalAntimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
Volume48
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2004
Externally publishedYes

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