Antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella enteritidis, southern Italy, 1990-1998.
During 1990 to 1998, we identified multidrug-resistant isolates of Salmonella Enteritidis in southern Italy. Plasmids containing class I integrons and codifying for synthesis of extended- spectrum beta-lactamases were detected. Active surveillance for resistance to antimicrobial agents is needed to guard against the possible spread of resistant clones.
Nastasi
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University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
Mammina
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Cannova
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D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial / Q000235:genetics; D018432:Drug Resistance, Multiple / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy / Q000453:epidemiology; D010957:Plasmids / Q000235:genetics; D012480:Salmonella Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology*; D012477:Salmonella enteritidis / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000201:enzymology / Q000235:genetics; D001618:beta-Lactamases / Q000235:genetics
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001618:beta-Lactamases