An overview of colistin resistance, mobilized colistin resistance genes dissemination, global responses, and the alternatives to colistin: A review

Colistin, also known as polymyxin E, is an antimicrobial agent that is effective against a variety of Gram-negative bacilli, especially the Enterobacteriaceae family. Recently, the wide dissemination of colistin-resistance has brought strong attention to the scientific society because of its importa...

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Main Authors: Mohammad H. Gharaibeh, Shoroq Q. Shatnawi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Veterinary World 2019-11-01
Series:Veterinary World
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Online Access:http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.12/November-2019/7.pdf