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Towards an ecological approach to antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes

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CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
Volume 15, Issue -, Pages 14-16

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ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2008.02688.x

Keywords

Antibiotic resistance; bacterial evolution; microbial ecology; subinhibitory concentration

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  1. Spanish 'Ministerio de Educacion y Ciencia'
  2. [BIO2005-04278]
  3. [LSHM-CT-2005-518152]
  4. [LSHM-CT-2005-018705]

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Antibiotics are likely the most important compounds used for human therapy. Conversely, antibiotic resistance is a relevant medical problem. However, besides their relevance for human health, antibiotics and their resistance genes are important elements that can influence the structure of microbial populations. In this article, we discuss antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes in non-clinical enviromnents.

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