Quinolone Resistance Is Transferred Horizontally via Uptake Signal Sequence Recognition in Haemophilus influenzae
Emi Tanaka, Takeaki Wajima, Kei-ichi Uchiya, Hidemasa Nakaminami
Abstract
via recognition of an uptake signal sequence or uptake-signal-like sequence. Since the presence of quinolone-low-susceptible H. influenzae with amino acid substitutions in GyrA have been increasing in recent years, it is necessary to focus our attention to the acquisition of further drug resistance in these isolates.
Topics & Concepts
Haemophilus influenzaeMicrobiologyQuinoloneAntibacterial agentPasteurellaceaeSequence (biology)BacteriaAntibioticsChemistryBiologyVirologyHaemophilusPorphyromonas gingivalisPeptide sequenceAntibiotic resistanceDrug resistanceSIGNAL (programming language)Base sequenceGeneticsBacterial Infections and VaccinesPneumonia and Respiratory InfectionsAntimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus