Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in Haemophilus parainfluenzae
Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in Haemophilus parainfluenzae | |
| Creator | Abotsi, Regina E. Govinden, Usha Essack, Sabiha Y. | |
| Description | Haemophilus parainfluenzae is part of the HACEK group of fastidious bacteria commonly implicated in endocarditis and bacteremia. Previously considered as a normal respiratory, oral and sometimes genitourinary commensal, it has been recognised as a pathogen that can cause life-threatening infections in both immunocompromised and healthy individuals. It has also been reported as a bacterium that can harbor transferable antibiotic resistance genes. This paper presents a literature review on the molecular mechanisms of resistance of H. parainfluenzae to commonly prescribed antibiotics and discusses areas for further research. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS Publishing | |
| Date | 2017-10-01 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/sajid.v32i3.49 | |
| Source | Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases; Vol 32, No 3 (2017); 111-114 2313-1810 2312-0053 | |
| Language | eng | |
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