Article
Impact of co-existence of PMQR genes and QRDR mutations on fluoroquinolones resistance in Enterobacteriaceae strains isolated from community and hospital acquired UTIs.
BMC infectious diseases - 21 Nov 2019
Kotb Dalia Nabil, Mahdy Wafaa Khairy, Mahmoud Mahmoud Shokry, Khairy Rasha M M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Fluoroquinolones are commonly recommended as treatment for urinary tract infections (UTIs). The development of resistance to these agents, particularly in gram-negative microorganisms complicates treatment of infections caused by these organisms. This study aimed to investigate antimi...
Topics
- Adult
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Bacterial Proteins
- Ciprofloxacin
- Cross Infection
- Drug Resistance, Bacterial
- Enterobacteriaceae
- Enterobacteriaceae Infections
- Female
- Fluoroquinolones
- Humans