Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in Haemophilus parainfluenzae

Haemophilus parainfluenzae is part of the HACEK group of fastidious bacteria commonly implicated in endocarditis and bacteremia. Previously considered as a normal respiratory, oral and sometimes genitourinary commensal, it has been recognised as a pathogen that can cause life-threatening infections in both immunocompromised and healthy individuals. It has also been reported as a bacterium that can harbor transferable antibiotic resistance genes. This paper presents a literature review on the molecular mechanisms of resistance of H. parainfluenzae to commonly prescribed antibiotics and discusses areas for further research.

• Publication year

  2017

• Venue

  Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases

• Publication date

  2017-05-12

• Fields of study

  Medicine

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  DOI 10.1080/23120053.2017.1320853
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