| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5668272 | Journal of Hospital Infection | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryStenotrophomona maltophilia has emerged as an important opportunistic pathogen that is highly antibiotic resistant. Analysis of antibiotic susceptibilities, drug-resistant gene profiles and molecular typing of S. maltophilia was undertaken in a university hospital of traditional Chinese medicine in East China. Resistance to sulphamethoxazole (SXT) was found to be an indicator of multi-drug resistance. SXT resistance was mediated by sul and dfrA genes in integrons, especially class 1. Some evidence of clonal dissemination was found, indicating the occurrence of cross-transmission of antibiotic-resistant strains within the hospital. This underscores the need for effective control and prevention measures in hospitals.
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Authors
S. Zhao, L. Yang, H. Liu, F. Gao,