Impact of co-existence of PMQR genes and QRDR mutations on fluoroquinolones resistance in Enterobacteriaceae strains isolated from community and hospital acquired UTIs

Abstract 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 a...

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Main Authors: Dalia Nabil Kotb, Wafaa Khairy Mahdy, Mahmoud Shokry Mahmoud, Rasha M. M. Khairy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-4606-y