| Literature DB >> 23796922 |
Sophie Tessé1, François Trueba1, Nicolas Berthet2,3, Chloé Hot4, Olivier Chesneau5.
Abstract
There exist numerous genes disseminated by mobile elements that can confer cross-resistance to lincosamides and streptogramin A compounds in staphylococci. This study investigated the nature and means of dissemination of genes responsible for LSA resistance among 24 French clinical isolates screened for reduced susceptibility to lincomycin. The vga(A)v gene was found to be the most prevalent determinant of LSA resistance, while Tn5406 appeared to be its exclusive gene support.Entities:
Year: 2013 PMID: 23796922 PMCID: PMC3754313 DOI: 10.1128/AAC.00259-13
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Antimicrob Agents Chemother ISSN: 0066-4804 Impact factor: 5.191