Presence of the tet M determinant in a clinical isolate of Acinetobacter baumannii

Anna Ribera, Joaquim Ruiz, Jordi Vila

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Abstract

The tet(M) gene encodes a protein which is related to tetracycline ribosomal protection, one of the mechanisms of tetracycline resistance. A tet(M) gene that is 100% homologous to the tet(M) gene of Staphylococcus aureus has been found in a clinical isolate of Acinetobacter baumannii, which also carries the tet(A) gene encoding a tetracycline efflux pump.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2310-2312
Number of pages3
JournalAntimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
Volume47
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2003

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