Plasmid-mediated qepA gene among Escherichia coli clinical isolates from Japan

Kunikazu Yamane, Jun Ichi Wachino, Satowa Suzuki, Yoshichika Arakawa

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Abstract

Seven hundred fifty-one Escherichia coli clinical isolates collected from 140 Japanese hospitals between 2002 and 2006 were screened for the qepA and qnr genes. Two E. coli isolates (0.3%) harbored qepA, but no qnr was identified. The results suggested a low prevalence of E. coli harboring qepA or qnr in Japan.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1564-1566
Number of pages3
JournalAntimicrobial agents and chemotherapy
Volume52
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 04-2008
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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