Molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of quinolone resistance-determining regions (QRDRs) of gyrA, gyrB, parC and parE gene loci in viridans group streptococci isolated from adult patients with cystic fibrosis

Stuart Elborn

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Abstract

This study demonstrated key resistance genes to fluroquinilones in Streptococcci isolated from sputum of people with CF. This suggests that other bacteria which are sometimes considered commensal may be a resovoir for resistance. Jse designed the study with Moore.
Original languageEnglish
Article numberdkq485
Pages (from-to)478-486
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
Volume66
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2011

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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