High-level aminoglycoside resistance and distribution of aminoglycoside resistance genes among Enterococcus spp. clinical isolates in Tehran, Iran

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OBJECTIVES: Enterococci have gained attention during the past decade as important nosocomial pathogens. Their increasing prevalence has been paralleled by the occurrence of multidrug-resistant and high-level aminoglycoside-resistant strains. This study isolated Enterococcus spp. from hospital samples and determined their antibiotic resistance profile, focusing on aminoglycosides, and associated resistance...