Conjugative transfer of the virulence gene, esp, among isolates of Enterococcus faecium and Enterococcus faecalis

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OBJECTIVES: The enterococcal surface protein gene, esp, is a major putative pathogenicity marker in clinical isolates of Enterococcus faecium and Enterococcus faecalis. This study demonstrates in vitro conjugative transfer of the esp gene among E. faecium and E. faecalis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Enterococcal isolates from clinical samples, positive for esp, were mated on filters with enterococcal recipients....

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