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constitutive resistance [kənstich′o̅o̅tiv] the bacterial resistance to antibiotics that is contained in the deoxyribonucleic acid molecules of the organism. The trait can be passed on to daughter cells through cell division, but it cannot be transmitted to other species of bacteria. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| This isolate expressed constitutive resistance to macrolides and clindamycin, as well as additional resistances to ß-lactams, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, and tetracvclines (Table 1). 90] Range Constitutive resistance (n =21) Erythromycin A 512 >512 16 >512 Clindamycin 128 256 32-512 Telithromycin 0. |
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