Integron occurrence is linked to reduced biocide susceptibility in multidrug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

CONCLUSIONS: The current study reveals the presence of different classes of integrons, with class I being predominant. Class I integron may be responsible for generating MDR P. aeruginosa isolates with reduced susceptibility to biocides. This linkage between integrons and biocide resistance in MDR-Pseudomonas isolates is notable and could be clinically important. Strict antibiotic prescription policies and the adequate use of biocides could help in controlling this problem. PMID: 28281934 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: British Journal of Biomedical Science - Category: Laboratory Medicine Tags: Br J Biomed Sci Source Type: research