Molecular analysis of tet(W) gene-mediated tetracycline resistance in dominant intestinal Bifidobacterium species from healthy humans
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A study found tet(W) responsible for tetracycline resistance {MICs 4 to (greater than or equal to) 32 [mu]g [ml.sup.-1]} in dominant bifidobacterial species from the gastrointestinal tracts of healthy humans. The gene from Bifidobacterium longum H66 proved to be identical over 2.6-kbp region on the described tet(W) determinant of Butyrivibrio fibrisolvens.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 2006
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Bifidobacteria in feces and environmental water
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The occurrence and molecular diversity of bifidobacteria, which are potential indicators of human fecal pollution in surface waters, are studied in different animals and environmental waters. The results have shown that the use of bifidobacterial species as potential markers to monitor human fecal pollution in natural waters might be questionable.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 2008
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