Transfer of tetracycline or clindamycin resistance among strains of Bacteroides fragilis in experimental abscesses

Edward Butler; Keith A. Joiner; Michael Malamy; John C. Bartlett; Francis P. Tally

doi:10.1093/infdis/150.1.20

Transfer of tetracycline or clindamycin resistance among strains of Bacteroides fragilis in experimental abscesses

Edward Butler, Keith A. Joiner, Michael Malamy, John C. Bartlett, Francis P. Tally

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The ability of strains of Bacteroides fragilis resistant to clindamycin and/or tetracycline to transfer resistance to a susceptible recipient strain in experimental subcutaneous abscesses in mice was investigated. The results indicated that such transfer took place at a frequency similar to that observed in vitro. Transfer of resistance determinants at infected sites may play a role in the epidemiology of disseminated resistance to antimicrobial agents.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	20-24
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Infectious Diseases
Volume	150
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/150.1.20
State	Published - 1984
Externally published	Yes

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