An Overview of Macrolide Resistance in Streptococci: Prevalence, Mobile Elements and Dynamics

An Overview of Macrolide Resistance in Streptococci: Prevalence, Mobile Elements and Dynamics

Streptococcal infections are usually treated with beta-lactam antibiotics, but, in case of allergic patients or reduced antibiotic susceptibility, macrolides and fluoroquinolones are the main alternatives. This work focuses on studying macrolide resistance rates, genetic associated determinants and...

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Main Authors: Dàmaris Berbel, Aida González-Díaz, Guillem López de Egea, Jordi Càmara, Carmen Ardanuy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
macrolide resistance
<i>Streptococcus</i>
<i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>
<i>Streptococcus pyogenes</i>
GAS
pneumococcus
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/12/2316

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