Lack of evidence that DNA in antibiotic preparations is a source of antibiotic resistance genes in bacteria from animal or human sources

Susanna K.P. Lau; Patrick C.Y. Woo; Amanda P.C. To; Alexson T.K. Lau; Kwok Yung Yuen

doi:10.1128/AAC.48.8.3141-3146.2004

Lack of evidence that DNA in antibiotic preparations is a source of antibiotic resistance genes in bacteria from animal or human sources

Susanna K.P. Lau, Patrick C.Y. Woo, Amanda P.C. To, Alexson T.K. Lau, Kwok Yung Yuen

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Although DNA encoding antibiotic resistance has been discovered in antibiotic preparations, its significance for the development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria is unknown. No phylogenetic evidence was obtained for recent horizontal transfer of antibiotic resistance genes from antibiotic-producing organisms to bacteria from human or animal sources.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	3141-3146
Number of pages	6
Journal	Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
Volume	48
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1128/AAC.48.8.3141-3146.2004
Publication status	Published - Aug 2004
Externally published	Yes

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Pharmacology
Pharmacology (medical)
Infectious Diseases

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Lack of evidence that DNA in antibiotic preparations is a source of antibiotic resistance genes in bacteria from animal or human sources

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