Lack of evidence that DNA in antibiotic preparations is a source of antibiotic resistance genes in bacteria from animal or human sources.

ABSTRACT: Although DNA encoding antibiotic resistance has been discovered in antibiotic preparations, its significance for the development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria is unknown. No phylogenetic evidence was obtained for recent horizontal transfer of antibiotic resistance genes from antibiotic-producing organisms to bacteria from human or animal sources.

SUBMITTER: Lau SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC478514 | biostudies-literature | 2004 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature