Transferable beta-lactamase. A new mechanism for in vitro penicillin resistance in Streptococcus faecalis
Murray BE;Mederski-Samaroj B;;
The Journal of clinical investigation1983Vol. 72pp. -
311
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Abstract
Although enterococci are relatively resistant to penicillin, the mechanism of resistance is largely unknown and enzymatic inactivation does not play a role. In this study, an isolate of Streptococcus faecalis was found to have beta lactamase activity resulting in complete inactivation of penicillin. …