Development of amoxicillin resistance in Escherichia coli after exposure to remnants of a non-related phagemid-containing E. coli : an exploratory study

ConclusionExposure of anE. coli isolate to another phagemid-containingE. coli that was treated with propanol-based hand rub increased the development of amoxicillin resistance. Although phagemids are cloning vectors that are not present in clinical isolates, this finding may have implications for hand disinfection practices in healthcare facilities.
Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research