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Isolation and Characterization of Fluoroquinolone-Resistant Bacteria from Shrimp

Objective

<p>1) Isolate and identify fluoroquinolone-resistant Gram-negative bacteria from shrimp imported from different countries.<br />
2) Molecular characterization of fluoroquinolone-resistant determinants.<br />
3) Molecular typing of fluoroquinolone-resistant bacteria.</p>

More information

<p>Responsible Division: Microbiology</p>

<p>Collaborating FDA Center(s): CVM; ORA</p>

Investigators
Nawaz, Mohamed
Institution
DHHS/FDA - National Center for Toxicological Research
Start date
2011
End date
2012
Project number
E0730701
Commodities