Horizontal gene transfer in the human gastrointestinal tract: potential spread of antibiotic resistance genes
Jennifer R HuddlestonBiology Department, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX, USAAbstract: Bacterial infections are becoming increasingly difficult to treat due to widespread antibiotic resistance among pathogens. This review aims to give an overview of the major horizontal transfer mechanism...
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| Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2014-06-01
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| Series: | Infection and Drug Resistance |
| Online Access: | http://www.dovepress.com/horizontal-gene-transfer-in-the-human-gastrointestinal-tract-potential-a17285 |