Emerging metronidazole resistance in Bacteroides spp. and its association with the nim gene: a study from North India

ConclusionResistance to metronidazole is consistently emerging worldwide. There is a significant association of the nim gene with metronidazole resistance. Periodic surveillance is needed to detect geographic and temporal trends in nim gene prevalence.
Source: Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research