Identification of R plasmids mediating gentamicin resistance from Escherichia coli strains in Japan.
Eight gentamicin-resistant Escherichia coli were identified from among 630 E. coli strans isolated from parenteral infections. All eight strains were multiply resistant and harbored R plasmids mediating gentamicin resistance. The R plasmids specified the formation of two types of aminoglycoside-inactivating enzymes AAD (2") and APH (3').
D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000187:drug effects / Q000235:genetics*; D005839:Gentamicins / Q000494:pharmacology*; D007564:Japan; D011815:R Factors
D005839:Gentamicins