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Assessment of linezolid resistance mechanisms among Staphylococcus epidermidis causing bacteraemia in Rome, Italy
14 Sept 2010
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OBJECTIVES: To characterize linezolid resistance among blood cultured Staphylococcus epidermidis from patients at the Polyclinic Agostino Gemelli (2006-08). Isolates also showed elevated MICs of macrolide, lincosamide and streptogramin (MLS) compounds, which were investigated. METHODS: Ten S. epidermidis exhibiting linezolid MICs ≥ 4 mg/L were included. Isolates were screened for cfr mutations in 23S rRNA, L3, L4...
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