Antimicrobial susceptibilities of Lactobacillus, Pediococcus and Lactococcus human isolates and cultures intended for probiotic or nutritional use

2007358 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Ingo Klare · Robert Koch Institute

Carola Konstabel · Harz University of Applied Sciences

Guido Werner · Robert Koch Institute

Geert Huys · Ghent University Hospital

Vanessa Vankerckhoven · Leiden University Medical Center

Gunnar Kahlmeter · Växjö Kommun

Bianca Hildebrandt ·

Abstract

Finding of acquired resistance genes in isolates intended for probiotic or nutritional use highlights the importance of antimicrobial susceptibility testing in documenting the safety of commercial LAB.

Topics & Keywords

Probiotics and Fermented Foods Gut microbiota and health Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Volume 59, Issue 5, pp. 900-912

DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkm035

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