Widespread transfer of resistance genes between bacterial species in an intensive care unit: implications for hospital epidemiology.

ABSTRACT: A transferable plasmid encoding SHV-12 extended-spectrum beta-lactamase, TEM-116, and aminoglycoside resistance was responsible for two sequential clonal outbreaks of Enterobacter cloacae and Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria. A similar plasmid was present among isolates of four different bacterial species. Recognition of plasmid transfer is crucial for control of outbreaks of multidrug-resistant nosocomial pathogens.

SUBMITTER: Naiemi NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1234139 | biostudies-literature | 2005 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature