Glycopeptide Resistance in Gram-Positive Cocci : A Review
Joint Authors
Source
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-06-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) have emerged as important nosocomial pathogens in the past two decades all over the world and have seriously limited the choices available to clinicians for treating infections caused by these agents.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, perhaps the most notorious among the nosocomial pathogens, was till recently susceptible to vancomycin and the other glycopeptides.
Emergence of vancomycin nonsusceptible strains of S.
aureus has led to a worrisome scenario where the options available for treating serious infections due to these organisms are very limited and not well evaluated.
Vancomycin resistance in clinically significant isolates of coagulase-negative staphylococci is also on the rise in many setups.
This paper aims to highlight the genetic basis of vancomycin resistance in Enterococcus species and S.
aureus.
It also focuses on important considerations in detection of vancomycin resistance in these gram-positive bacteria.
The problem of glycopeptide resistance in clinical isolates of coagulase-negative staphylococci and the phenomenon of vancomycin tolerance seen in some strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae has also been discussed.
Finally, therapeutic options available and being developed against these pathogens have also found a mention.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sujatha, S.& Praharaj, Ira. 2012. Glycopeptide Resistance in Gram-Positive Cocci : A Review. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sujatha, S.& Praharaj, Ira. Glycopeptide Resistance in Gram-Positive Cocci : A Review. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sujatha, S.& Praharaj, Ira. Glycopeptide Resistance in Gram-Positive Cocci : A Review. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-497539
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-497539