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Genetic Markers of Antibiotic Resistance


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1 Division of Bacteriology and Mycology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly (U.P.), India
2 Division of Virology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly (U.P.), India
     

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The failure of antibiotic therapy in human and veterinary medicine has called the world community into a threatening situation. Various measures have been by policy makers across the globe to combat the issue of antimicrobial resistance. The massive problem of therapeutic failure has microelements as its source. This minireview discusses about the genetic markers involved in antibiotic resistance.

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Antibiotic, Resistance, Genetic Markers.
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Authors

I. Sophia
Division of Bacteriology and Mycology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly (U.P.), India
R. Santhamani
Division of Virology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly (U.P.), India

Abstract


The failure of antibiotic therapy in human and veterinary medicine has called the world community into a threatening situation. Various measures have been by policy makers across the globe to combat the issue of antimicrobial resistance. The massive problem of therapeutic failure has microelements as its source. This minireview discusses about the genetic markers involved in antibiotic resistance.

Keywords


Antibiotic, Resistance, Genetic Markers.

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