Multiplex PCR for simultaneous detection of macrolide and tetracycline resistance determinants in streptococci

Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2005 Nov;49(11):4798-800. doi: 10.1128/AAC.49.11.4798-4800.2005.

Abstract

Resistance to macrolides and tetracyclines is increasing among streptococci and co-occurs as their resistance determinants are carried on the same mobile element. We developed a multiplex PCR to facilitate simultaneous and specific detection of resistance determinants for both macrolides [erm(A), erm(B), and mef(A/E)] and tetracyclines [tet(M), tet(O), tet(K), and tet(L)] in streptococci.

MeSH terms

  • Drug Resistance, Bacterial / genetics*
  • Macrolides / pharmacology*
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
  • Streptococcus / drug effects*
  • Streptococcus / genetics
  • Tetracycline Resistance / genetics*

Substances

  • Macrolides