Multiplex PCR for simultaneous detection of macrolide and tetracycline resistance determinants in streptococci.

ABSTRACT: Resistance to macrolides and tetracyclines is increasing among streptococci and co-occurs as their resistance determinants are carried on the same mobile element. We developed a multiplex PCR to facilitate simultaneous and specific detection of resistance determinants for both macrolides [erm(A), erm(B), and mef(A/E)] and tetracyclines [tet(M), tet(O), tet(K), and tet(L)] in streptococci.

SUBMITTER: Malhotra-Kumar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1280148 | biostudies-literature | 2005 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature