Lysogenic transfer of mef(A) and tet(O) genes carried by Phim46.1 among group A streptococci

Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2010 Oct;54(10):4464-6. doi: 10.1128/AAC.01318-09. Epub 2010 Jul 19.

Abstract

We report the ex vivo lysogenic transfer of erythromycin and tetracycline resistance genes among group A streptococci (GAS). Of 42 susceptible strains, 69% acquired erythromycin/tetracycline resistance when infected with purified supernatants from strain m46 culture containing the phage Φm46.1. A significant emm-type-dependent barrier to lysogenic transfer was not observed. The emm12 strains were the only strains susceptible to the lytic action of the bacteriophage preparation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Bacterial Proteins / genetics*
  • Bacterial Proteins / metabolism
  • Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial / genetics
  • Erythromycin / pharmacology*
  • Lysogeny / genetics*
  • Streptococcus pyogenes / drug effects
  • Streptococcus pyogenes / genetics*
  • Tetracycline Resistance / genetics*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bacterial Proteins
  • Erythromycin