Significance of Tetracycline resistance
Tetracycline resistance is the ability of specific bacteria to survive and grow in the presence of tetracycline, an antibiotic. This resistance is seen in various bacterial species, including Enterococcus spp., group A streptococcus, and some strains of Staphylococcus aureus. Resistance is often conferred by specific genes like TetA, which enhances the bacteria's survival against tetracycline exposure. Studies, particularly on foodborne pathogens in Malaysia, highlight the growing concern of tetracycline resistance in treating infections effectively.
Synonyms: Antibiotic resistance, Multidrug resistance, Antimicrobial resistance, Drug resistance, Microbial resistance
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The concept of Tetracycline resistance in scientific sources
Tetracycline resistance is a specific type of antibiotic resistance where some bacteria, including certain strains of Staphylococcus aureus, can survive tetracycline exposure, complicating treatment and limiting effective antibiotic options.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is the ability of a bacteria to resist the effects of tetracycline, which is not mentioned in the text.[1] (2) Tetracycline resistance is a phenomenon where bacteria are resistant to the antibiotic tetracycline, and is widespread in the text.[2] (3) Tetracycline resistance is the ability of bacteria to resist the effects of tetracycline, an antibiotic, and it has been observed to increase in certain bacteria, including group A streptococcus.[3] (4) Resistance that is conferred by genes such as TetA which is an antiporter found in the cytoplasmic membrane.[4] (5) Specific resistance observed in a significant percentage of Enterococcus spp. isolates against the antibiotic tetracycline.[5]