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Characterization of tetracycline-resistant Streptococcus thermophilus isolates from Italian soft cheeses.

Authors :
Rizzotti L
La Gioia F
Dellaglio F
Torriani S
Source :
Applied and environmental microbiology [Appl Environ Microbiol] 2009 Jun; Vol. 75 (12), pp. 4224-9. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 Apr 24.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Tetracycline-resistant Streptococcus thermophilus isolates from soft cheeses harbored the genes tet(S), tet(M), and tet(L). Molecular analysis of these genes revealed their expression, localization on plasmids or Tn916-Tn1545 family transposons, and their similarity with published sequences. The study highlights the importance of an accurate safety assessment of using S. thermophilus as a starter culture.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1098-5336
Volume :
75
Issue :
12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Applied and environmental microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19395571
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.01380-08