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Review
. 1987 Sep;4(9):263-6.

Origin, evolution and dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes

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Review

Origin, evolution and dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes

P Trieu-Cuot et al. Microbiol Sci. 1987 Sep.

Abstract

Comparison of resistance genes from different sources support the hypothesis that the antibiotic-producing microorganisms are the source of resistant determinants present in clinical isolates. There is also evidence that Gram-positive cocci (staphylococci and streptococci) can serve as a reservoir of resistance genes for Gram-negative bacteria.

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