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Molecular Characteristics of IS1216 Carrying Multidrug Resistance Gene Cluster in Serotype III/Sequence Type 19 Group B Streptococcus.
mSphere - 25 Aug 2021
Zhi Yong, Ji Hyun Jung, Jung Jong Hyun, Byun Eui Baek, Kim Woo Sik, Lin Shun Mei, Lim Sangyong, Jang A-Yeung, Choi Min Joo, Ahn Ki Bum, Lim Jae Hyang, Song Joon Young, Seo Ho Seong
Abstract excerpt
Streptococcus agalactiae is the leading cause of meningitis in newborns and a significant cause of invasive diseases in pregnant women and adults with underlying diseases. Antibiotic resistance against erythromycin and clindamycin in group B streptococcus (GBS) isolates has been increasing worldwide. GBS expresses the Srr1 and Srr2 proteins, which have important roles in bacterial infection. They have been...
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