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Loss of vancomycin resistance not completely dependent on the Tn1546 element in Enterococcus faecium isolates.
Diagnostic microbiology and infectious disease - 1 Jan 2011
Choi Hyun Jin, Nam Daesil, Peck Kyong Ran, Song Jae-Hoon, Shin Dongwoo, Ko Kwan Soo
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We investigated characteristics of 3 Enterococcus faecium strains (SHY-1, SHY-2, and SHY-3) isolated successively from 1 patient. In vitro susceptibility testing was performed using broth microdilution method. Change of vancomycin MIC was monitored during incubation with vancomycin for SHY-3 stra...
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