First report of the aac(6)-Ib-cr gene in Providencia stuartii isolates in Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
The aac(6')-Ib-cr and bla KPC genes are spreading among Enterobacteriaceae species, including Providencia stuartii, in some countries of world.METHODS:
These genes were investigated in 28 P. stuartii isolates from a public hospital in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, by PCR and sequencing.RESULTS:
The aac(6')-Ib-cr gene was detected in 16 resistant isolates, and the bla KPC gene was seen in 14.CONCLUSIONS:
The presence of these genes in P. stuartii multi- and extensively drug-resistant isolates indicates that the resistance arsenal of this species is increasing, thus limiting the therapeutic options.Palabras clave
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Base de datos:
LILACS
Asunto principal:
Infecciones por Enterobacteriaceae
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Jornal brasileiro de medicina tropical
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Rev Soc Bras Med Trop
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop. (Online)
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Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (Impresso)
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Año:
2021
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Article