Detection of cfxA2, cfxA3, and cfxA6 genes in beta-lactamase producing oral anaerobes

ABSTRACT Purpose The aim of this study was to identify β-lactamase-producing oral anaerobic bacteria and screen them for the presence of cfxA and BlaTEM genes that are responsible for β-lactamase production and resistance to β-lactam antibiotics. Material and Methods Periodontal pocket debris sa...

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Main Authors: Buhle BINTA, Mrudula PATEL
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2016-04-01
Series:Journal of Applied Oral Science
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-77572016000200142&lng=en&tlng=en