High Level Aminoglycoside Resistance and Distribution of Aminoglycoside Resistant Genes among Clinical Isolates of Enterococcus Species in Tehran/ Iran

ConclusionMultidrug resistance was higher among HLGR and HLSR isolates compared to non-HLGR and non-HLSR isolates which is a concern because it results in limitation of treatment choices. More than 50% of the isolates were sensitive to aminoglycosides; hence correct identification in clinical laboratories and administration of these antibiotics can result in decrease of antibiotics such as Vancomycin and Linezolid and help to reduce the emergence of resistance to these drugs.
Source: Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research