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Search for novel candidate mutations for metronidazole resistance in Helicobacter pylori using next-generation sequencing.
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy - 1 Apr 2015
Binh Tran Thanh, Suzuki Rumiko, Trang Tran Thi Huyen, Kwon Dong Hyeon, Yamaoka Yoshio
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Metronidazole resistance is a key factor associated with Helicobacter pylori treatment failure. Although this resistance is mainly associated with mutations in the rdxA and frxA genes, the question of whether metronidazole resistance is caused by the inactivation of frxA alone is still debated. F...
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