Identification of acquired antimicrobial resistance genes

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Authors

Ea Zankari · Technical University of Denmark

Henrik Hasman · Technical University of Denmark

Salvatore Cosentino · Technical University of Denmark

Martin Vestergaard · Technical University of Denmark

Simon Rasmussen · Technical University of Denmark

Ole Lund · Technical University of Denmark

Frank M. Aarestrup

Abstract

A web server providing a convenient way of identifying acquired antimicrobial resistance genes in completely sequenced isolates was created. ResFinder can be accessed at www.genomicepidemiology.org. ResFinder will continuously be updated as new resistance genes are identified.

Topics & Keywords

Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts Bacteriophages and microbial interactions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Volume 67, Issue 11, pp. 2640-2644

DOI: 10.1093/jac/dks261

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