Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

by Bauman, Robert W,, PhD

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 032191855X

ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 7 - Microbial Genetics - Clinical Case Study: Deadly Horizontal Gene Transfer - Questions - Page 233: 3

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E. faecium might have acquired genes for drug resistance through acquisition of beta-lacatamases, mutation of intrinsic genes or horizontal exchange of genetic material.

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