Nes, Ingolf; Berdal, Knut G; Kruse, Hilde; Mikalsen, Arne; Nielsen, Kaare Magne; Sundsfjord, Arnfinn; Yazdankhah, Siamak Pour (Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2005-11-25)
Usage of antibiotics selects for resistant bacteria, resulting in reduced treatment options, and increased morbidity and mortality from microbial infections. Development of resistance in susceptible bacteria can occur through spontaneous mutation or horizontal gene transfer (HGT). Our current understanding of resistance development in bacterial pathogens is more descriptive ...