Regulation of Staphylococcal Enterotoxin Biosynthesis
Abstract
The genetics of enterotoxingenesis in S. aureus is being pursued. Enterotoxin B (SEB) has been shown to exist as both a chromosomal and plasmid gene in methicillin resistant strains. Most of these exhibit chromosomal genes although 37.5% possess a 1.15 Mdal plasmid which codes for SEB. Either genetic arrangement appears genetically linked to methicillin resistance although actual physical linkage has been ruled out. The association seems to be mediated by a tetracycline resistance plasmid.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 05, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADB054509
Entities
People
- John J. Iandolo
Organizations
- Kansas State University