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    Public health risks of multiple-drug-resistant Enterococcus spp. in Southeast Asia

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    Authors
    Daniel, D.
    Lee, S.
    Dykes, Gary
    Rahman, S.
    Date
    2015
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Daniel, D. and Lee, S. and Dykes, G. and Rahman, S. 2015. Public health risks of multiple-drug-resistant Enterococcus spp. in Southeast Asia. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 81 (18): pp. 6090-6097.
    Source Title
    Applied and Environmental Microbiology
    DOI
    10.1128/AEM.01741-15
    ISSN
    0099-2240
    School
    School of Public Health
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/20249
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Enterococci rank as one of the leading causes of nosocomial infections, such as urinary tract infections, surgical wound infections, and endocarditis, in humans. These infections can be hard to treat because of the rising incidence of antibiotic resistance. Enterococci inhabiting nonhuman reservoirs appear to play a critical role in the acquisition and dissemination of antibiotic resistance determinants. The spread of antibiotic resistance has become a major concern in both human and veterinary medicine, especially in Southeast Asia, where many developing countries have poor legislation and regulations to control the supply and excessive use of antimicrobials. This review addresses the occurrence of antibiotic-resistant enterococci in Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries and proposes infection control measures that should be applied to limit the spread of multiple-drug-resistant enterococci.

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