Mechanism of resistance to amikacin and kanamycin in Mycobacterium tuberculosis

  • G. J. Alangaden
  • , B. N. Kreiswirth
  • , A. Aouad
  • , M. Khetarpal
  • , F. R. Igno
  • , S. L. Moghazeh
  • , E. K. Manavathu
  • , S. A. Lerner

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Abstract

An A1400G mutation of the rrs gene was identified in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) strain ATCC 35827 and in 13 MTB clinical isolates resistant to amikacin-kanamycin (MICs, >128 μg/ml). High-level cross- resistance may result from such a mutation since MTB has a single copy of the rrs gene. Another mechanism(s) may account for high-level amikacin-kanamycin resistance in two mutants and lower levels of resistance in four clinical isolates, all lacking the A1400G mutation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1295-1297
Number of pages3
JournalAntimicrobial agents and chemotherapy
Volume42
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1998
Externally publishedYes

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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