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Molecular basis of linezolid resistance in Finegoldia spp. from orthopedic infections.
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy - 1 Apr 2026
Jean-Pierre Vincent, Moulieras Mikeldi, Pantel Alix, Aujoulat Fabien, Lavigne Jean-Philippe, Boudet Agathe, Marchandin Hélène
Abstract excerpt
Finegoldia spp. are Gram-positive anaerobic cocci increasingly recognized as opportunistic pathogens, particularly in bone infections. Linezolid (LZD), an oxazolidinone with activity against anaerobes, is frequently used in orthopedic infections but is subject to various resistance mechanisms. Here, we characterized the molecular basis of LZD resistance in Finegoldia sp. isolates from three separate cases of bone...
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