Prevalence and diversity of qnr alleles in AmpC-producing Enterobacter cloacae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Citrobacter freundii and Serratia marcescens: a multicentre study from Korea

Y.-J. Park, Jin Kyung Yu, Sang‐Guk Lee, Eun‐Jee Oh, Gun Jo Woo

Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy · 2007 · 104 citations · 9 references

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Abstract

The prevalence of qnrA and qnrB was high among C. freundii and E. cloacae in Korea and there were characteristics unique to the qnr subtypes. Quinolones should be used cautiously in these species, especially when they are ESBL producers.

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