Molecular characterization of the gene encoding high-level mupirocin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus J2870.

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  • J E Hodgson
  • S P Curnock
  • K G Dyke
  • R Morris
  • D R Sylvester
  • M S Gross
چکیده

The nucleotide sequence of the ileS gene conferring high-level resistance to mupirocin in Staphylococcus aureus J2870 has been determined. The gene sequence is substantially different from that of the native ileS gene of S. aureus, indicating that high-level resistance to mupirocin results from the acquisition of a novel ileS gene.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy

دوره 38 5  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1994