Role of MexAB-OprM and MexXY-OprM efflux pumps and class 1 integrons in resistance to antibiotics in burn and Intensive Care Unit isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa

The overexpression of efflux pumps and existence of class 1 integrons are the most important mechanisms that contribute to antimicrobial resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa especially in burn and Intensive Care Units (ICUs). The present study evaluated the role of MexAB-OprM and MexXY-OprM efflux pumps and class 1 integrons in resistance to antibiotics in burn and ICU isolates of P. aeruginosa.

Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - October 6, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Hamid Reza Goli, Mohammad Reza Nahaei, Mohammad Ahangarzadeh Rezaee, Alka Hasani, Hossein Samadi Kafil, Mohammad Aghazadeh, Mojtaba Nikbakht, Younes Khalili Source Type: research