Antimicrobial resistance profile of Enterococcus spp isolated from food in Southern Brazil / Perfil de resistência antimicrobiana de Enterococcusspp isolados de alimentos no Sul do Brasil
Braz. j. microbiol
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40(1): 125-128, Jan.-Mar. 2009. graf, tab
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ABSTRACT
Fifty-six Enterococcus spp. strains were isolated from foods in Southern Brazil, confirmed by PCR and classified as Enterococcus faecalis (27), Enterococcus faecium (23) and Enterococcus spp(6). Antimicrobial susceptibility tests showed resistance phenotypes to a range of antibiotics widely administrated in humans such as gentamycin, streptomycin, ampicillin and vancomycin.
RESUMO
Cinqüenta e seis cepas de Enterococcus spp. foram isoladas de alimentos no Sul do Brasil, confirmados por PCR e classificadas como Enterococcus faecalis (27), Enterococcus faecium (23) e Enterococcus spp. (6). Testes de susceptibilidade aos antimicrobianos demonstraram fenótipos de resistência a uma gama de antibióticos administrados em humanos, como gentamicina, estreptomicina, ampicilina e vancomicina.
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Main subject:
Phenotype
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In Vitro Techniques
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Drug Resistance, Microbial
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Gentamicins
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Enterococcus
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Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. microbiol
Journal subject:
Microbiology
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre/BR
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Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul/BR
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