Open AccessPhenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of FecalEscherichia coliIsolates with Decreased Susceptibility to Fluoroquinolones: Results from a Large Hospital‐Based Surveillance Initiative
Author(s) -
Ebbing Lautenbach,
Neil O. Fishman,
Joshua P. Metlay,
Xiangqun Mao,
Warren B. Bilker,
Pam Tolomeo,
Irving Nachamkin
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
the journal of infectious diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.69
H-Index - 252
eISSN - 1537-6613
pISSN - 0022-1899
DOI - 10.1086/503046
Subject(s) - feces , genotype , escherichia coli , microbiology and biotechnology , phenotype , biology , enterobacteriaceae , genetics , gene
The prevalence of fecal colonization with Escherichia coli that has reduced susceptibility to fluoroquinolones is unknown. A detailed characterization of such isolates is limited.
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