Association between class 1 integrons and multidrug resistance pattern among Enterobacter spp. isolated from Qazvin and Tehran teaching hospitals
| Author | Amir Peymani | en |
| Author | Taghi Naserpour Farivar | en |
| Author | P Ghoraiian | en |
| Author | R Najafipour | en |
| Issued Date | 2014-09-30 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Multi-drug resistant (MDR) Enterobacter spp. containing class 1 integrons are considered as one of the major concerns of clinicians and infection control specialists . Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the association between class 1 integrons and the multidrug resistance pattern among Enterobacter spp . Methods: In this analytical study, antimicrobial susceptibility pattern were determined among 137 isolates of Enterobacter from Qazvin and Tehran hospitals during May 2011-September 2012. Then all isolates were screened for class 1 integrons using PCR assay. Data were analyzed using chi-square test and Fisher's exact test. Findings: The MDR pattern was found in 83 isolates (61%) and class 1 integrons were detected in 52 (63%) of these isolates. There was a significant association between the presence of class 1 integrons and the MDR pattern. Conclusion: With regards to the results, use of proper equipment for infection control and appropriate treatment strategies are necessary . | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/ | en |
| Keyword | Enterobacter | en |
| Keyword | Integrons | en |
| Keyword | Multiple Drug Resistance | en |
| Keyword | Infection | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Association between class 1 integrons and multidrug resistance pattern among Enterobacter spp. isolated from Qazvin and Tehran teaching hospitals | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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