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Assessment of Bacterial Antibiotic Resistance Transfer in the Gut
Joint Authors
Schjørring, Susanne
Krogfelt, Karen A.
Source
International Journal of Microbiology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-01-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Abstract EN
We assessed horizontal gene transfer between bacteria in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
During the last decades, the emergence of antibiotic resistant strains and treatment failures of bacterial infections have increased the public awareness of antibiotic usage.
The use of broad spectrum antibiotics creates a selective pressure on the bacterial flora, thus increasing the emergence of multiresistant bacteria, which results in a vicious circle of treatments and emergence of new antibiotic resistant bacteria.
The human gastrointestinal tract is a massive reservoir of bacteria with a potential for both receiving and transferring antibiotic resistance genes.
The increased use of fermented food products and probiotics, as food supplements and health promoting products containing massive amounts of bacteria acting as either donors and/or recipients of antibiotic resistance genes in the human GI tract, also contributes to the emergence of antibiotic resistant strains.
This paper deals with the assessment of antibiotic resistance gene transfer occurring in the gut.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Schjørring, Susanne& Krogfelt, Karen A.. 2011. Assessment of Bacterial Antibiotic Resistance Transfer in the Gut. International Journal of Microbiology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462612
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Schjørring, Susanne& Krogfelt, Karen A.. Assessment of Bacterial Antibiotic Resistance Transfer in the Gut. International Journal of Microbiology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462612
American Medical Association (AMA)
Schjørring, Susanne& Krogfelt, Karen A.. Assessment of Bacterial Antibiotic Resistance Transfer in the Gut. International Journal of Microbiology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462612
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-462612