A contribution on the fosfomycin mechanism of resistance in multidrug-resistant organisms

•The definition of new variants of fosA should be regulated.•The nomenclature of fosA variants should include their origin and localization.•The presence of fosA is not always responsible for resistance to fosfomycin.

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Published in:International journal of antimicrobial agents 2024-12, Vol.64 (6), p.107364, Article 107364
Main Authors: Stracquadanio, Stefano, Stefani, Stefania
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Fosa
Fosfomycin
Gene nomenclature
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Summary:•The definition of new variants of fosA should be regulated.•The nomenclature of fosA variants should include their origin and localization.•The presence of fosA is not always responsible for resistance to fosfomycin.
ISSN:0924-8579
1872-7913
1872-7913
DOI:10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2024.107364