Characterization of ermB gene transposition by Tn1545 and Tn917 in macrolide-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates.
PMID: 156349672005Japan
Key Findings
The study characterizes the ermB gene's role in macrolide resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae, highlighting its presence on transposons Tn1545 and Tn917, with distinct resistance profiles depending on the transposon type.
1gene entry
0mutation entries
AMR Genes
| Gene Name | Alleles | Encodes | Confers Resistance To | Organisms | Database | Validation Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| erm(B) | 1 | methylase | macrolideslincosamidesstreptogramin b |
| Reslit | - |