An overview of genes and mutations associated with Chlamydiae species’ resistance to antibiotics

An overview of genes and mutations associated with Chlamydiae species’ resistance to antibiotics

Abstract Background Chlamydiae are intracellular bacteria that cause various severe diseases in humans and animals. The common treatment for chlamydia infections are antibiotics. However, when antibiotics are misused (overuse or self-medication), this may lead to resistance of a number of chlamydia...

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Main Authors: Ichrak Benamri, Maryame Azzouzi, Kholoud Sanak, Ahmed Moussa, Fouzia Radouani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials
Subjects:
Chlamydiae
Infections
Antibiotics
Resistance
Genes
Mutations
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12941-021-00465-4

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