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Antimicrobial susceptibilities of Listeria monocytogenes human strains isolated from 1970 to 2008 in Brazil.
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - 1 Jan 2000
Reis Cristhiane Moura Falavina dos, Barbosa André Victor, Rusak Leonardo Alves, Vallim Deyse Christina, Hofer Ernesto
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INTRODUCTION: Listeria monocytogenes is the causative agent of listeriosis, a foodborne illness that affects mainly pregnant women, the elderly and immunocompromised patients. The primary treatment is a combination of ampicillin with an aminoglycoside, in addition to a second-choice drug represented by chloramphenicol, erythromycin, tetracycline and rifampicin. The aim of this study was to analyze the...
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