Distribution of <i>ermB</i>, <i>ermF</i>, <i>tet(W)</i>, and <i>tet(M)</i> Resistance Genes in the Vaginal Ecosystem of Women during Pregnancy and Puerperium

Distribution of <i>ermB</i>, <i>ermF</i>, <i>tet(W)</i>, and <i>tet(M)</i> Resistance Genes in the Vaginal Ecosystem of Women during Pregnancy and Puerperium

The inhabitants of the vaginal ecosystem can harbor genetic determinants conferring antimicrobial resistance. However, detailed data about the distribution of resistance genes in the vaginal microbiome of pregnant women are still lacking. Therefore, we assessed the presence of macrolide (i.e., <i...

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Main Authors: Marco Severgnini, Tania Camboni, Camilla Ceccarani, Sara Morselli, Alessia Cantiani, Sara Zagonari, Giulia Patuelli, Maria Federica Pedna, Vittorio Sambri, Claudio Foschi, Clarissa Consolandi, Antonella Marangoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
vaginal microbiome
resistance genes
macrolide
tetracyclines
pregnancy
women’s health
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/12/1546

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