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High level of gentamicin resistance (HLGR) among enterococcus strains isolated from clinical specimens.
Journal of infection and public health - 1 Jun 2013
Dadfarma Narges, Imani Fooladi Abbas Ali, Oskoui Mahvash, Mahmoodzadeh Hosseini Hamideh
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Enterococci are pathogens that can cause nosocomial infections and acquire resistance properties via several molecular mechanisms. The aac (6')Ie-aph(2″)Ia gene plays a significant role in the emergence of high-level gentamicin-resistant (HLGR) strains. The screening of resistant strains and the provision of appropriate antibiotic therapy can decide the outcome of serious nosocomial infections....
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