Molecular Characterisation of nfsA Gene in Nitrofurantoin Resistant Uropathogens

Introduction: Majority of Urinary Tract Infections (UTI’s) are lower UTI’s which constitute the real burden in the primary care setting and are usually treated empirically. Nitrofurantoin is an underused antimicrobial for empiric therapy for communityacquired and nosocomial lower UTIs. Nitrofuran...

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Main Authors: Dhivya Lakshmi Shanmugam, Shamsadh Begum Esak, Anbumani Narayanaswamy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-06-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/7957/17280_CE(Ra1)_F(AK)_PF1(AYAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf