Drug resistance and plasmids of Bacillus isolated from locally fermented foods

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Title:	Drug resistance and plasmids of Bacillus isolated from locally fermented foods
Authors:	EBIGWE, S. I OLUKOYA, D. K
Keywords:	Drug resistance Antibiotic resistance Epidemiological survey Plasmids
Issue Date:	2-Nov-1993
Publisher:	Spectrum Books Limited
Citation:	Afr. J. Med. Med. Sci. (1993) 22. No. 2: 13-17
Abstract:	In an epidemiological survey of antibiotic resistance in this environment. Bacillus bacteria were isolated from commonly consumed fermented foods. The fifty strains isolated were tested for susceptibility to antibiotics and screened for the presence of plasmids. A majority (72%) were resistant to Cloxacillin and Penicillin (70%) while 40% harbour plasmids ranging from 3.0kb - 36.3kb in molecular weight. A 4.6kb plasmid was found to be common to all plasmid-bearing strains. The implication for the epidemiology of antibiotic resistance is discussed.
Description:	Article
URI:	http://adhlui.com.ui.edu.ng/jspui/handle/123456789/1752
ISSN:	1116-4077
Appears in Collections:	African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences

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