Characteristics and diversity of mutations in regulatory genes of resistance-nodulation-cell division efflux pumps in association with drug-resistant clinical isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii

ConclusionsOur findings outlined the role of RND efflux pumps in resistance ofA. baumannii to multiple antibiotics particularly tigecycline, and pointed out the importance of a variety of single mutations in the corresponding regulatory systems. Further studies are required to decipher the precise role of RND efflux pumps in multidrug-resistant clinical isolates ofA. baumannii.
Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research