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Lincosamide resistance mediated by lnu(C) (L phenotype) in a Streptococcus anginosus clinical isolate.
The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy - 1 Nov 2013
Gravey François, Galopin Sébastien, Grall Nathalie, Auzou Michel, Andremont Antoine, Leclercq Roland, Cattoir Vincent
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OBJECTIVES: Unique resistance to lincosamides (L phenotype) due to the production of nucleotidyltransferases (Lnu) is uncommon among Gram-positive bacteria. The aim of the study was to characterize the L phenotype in a clinical isolate of the Streptococcus milleri group. METHODS: The strain UCN93 was recovered from neonatal specimens and from the mother's vaginal swab. Identification was confirmed by sequencing...
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