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Serine-to-asparagine substitution in the GyrA gene leads to quinolone resistance in moxifloxacin-exposed Chlamydia pneumoniae

Jan Rupp, Andreas Gebert, Werner Solbach, Matthias Maass*

*Corresponding author for this work

Abstract

Quinolone resistance of Chlamydia pneumoniae has not been described previously. Serial subcultures of C. pneumoniae under increasing moxifloxacin concentrations (0.0125 to 6.4 mg/liter) resulted in a 256-fold MIC increase compared to moxifloxacin-naive strains. GyrA gene sequencing revealed a novel point mutation with a Ser→Asn substitution. Subcultures under rifalazil and macrolides did not alter the respective MICs.

Original languageEnglish
JournalAntimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
Volume49
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)406-407
Number of pages2
ISSN0066-4804
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01.01.2005

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  • Academic Focus: Center for Infection and Inflammation Research (ZIEL)

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