The Emergence in Taiwan of Fluoroquinolone Resistance in<i>Salmonella enterica</i>Serotype Choleraesuis

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Authors

Cheng‐Hsun Chiu · Chang Gung University

Tsu-Lan Wu · Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Lin-Hui Su · Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Chishih Chu · Chang Gung University

Ju‐Hsin Chia · Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

An-Jing Kuo · Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Maw-Sheng Chien ·

Abstract

This investigation in Taiwan indicates that fluoroquinolone-resistant S. enterica serotype choleraesuis can spread from swine to humans. The use of fluoroquinolones in food animals should be prohibited.

Topics & Keywords

Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Vibrio bacteria research studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 346, Issue 6, pp. 413-419

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa012261

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