First detection of oqxAB in Salmonella spp. isolated from food
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 658-660 |
| Journal / Publication | Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy |
| Volume | 57 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Online published | 28 Dec 2012 |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Abstract
Food-borne salmonellosis is an important public health problem worldwide and the second leading cause of food-borne illnesses in Hong Kong. In this study, the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella in meat products in Hong Kong were determined. Interestingly, a plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance (PMQR) gene combination, oqxAB, which mediates resistance to nalidixic acid, chloramphenicol, and olaquindox, was for the first time detectable on the chromosomes of two Salmonella enterica serovar Derby isolates. Further surveillance of oqxAB in Salmonella will be needed.
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First detection of oqxAB in Salmonella spp. isolated from food. / Wong, Marcus Ho Yin; Chen, Sheng.
In: Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, Vol. 57, No. 1, 01.2013, p. 658-660.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
