Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases (Oct 2017)

Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in Haemophilus parainfluenzae

  • Regina E. Abotsi,
  • Usha Govinden,
  • Sabiha Y. Essack

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4102/sajid.v32i3.49
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 32, no. 3
pp. 111 – 114

Abstract

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Haemophilus parainfluenzae is part of the HACEK group of fastidious bacteria commonly implicated in endocarditis and bacteremia. Previously considered as a normal respiratory, oral and sometimes genitourinary commensal, it has been recognised as a pathogen that can cause life-threatening infections in both immunocompromised and healthy individuals. It has also been reported as a bacterium that can harbor transferable antibiotic resistance genes. This paper presents a literature review on the molecular mechanisms of resistance of H. parainfluenzae to commonly prescribed antibiotics and discusses areas for further research.

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