High-Level Resistance to Erythromycin and Tetracycline and Dissemination of Resistance Determinants among Clinical Enterococci in Iran

Conclusion: A high prevalence of high-level resistance to both erythromycin and tetracycline was documented. Alterations at the ribosomal level was more frequently detected in erythromycin and tetracycline resistance than efflux systems. Concurrent resistance mechanisms were more involved in resistance to erythromycin than tetracycline.
Source: Medical Principles and Practice - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research