Clarithromycin resistance in Helicobacter pyloriand its molecular determinants in Northern Spain, 2013–2015

Autor: Tamayo, Esther, Montes, Milagrosa, Fernández-Reyes, María, Lizasoain, Jacobo, Ibarra, Begoña, Mendarte, Usua, Zapata, Eva, Mendiola, Josune, Pérez-Trallero, Emilio
Zdroj: Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance; June 2017, Vol. 9 Issue: 1 p43-46, 4p
Abstrakt: •Clarithromycin (CLR) resistance in Helicobacter pyloriis high in northern Spain.•31.5% of CLR-resistant strains were also resistant to levofloxacin.•Susceptibility-guided treatment is highly recommended in northern Spain.•A PCR sequencing assay directly on gastroduodenal biopsies is a good alternative to Etest.
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