Table 6.
Summary of Antibiotic Resistance Genes Present in Feces of Individual Mice From Days 0, 2, 14, 21 and 71
| Target gene | Target | Associated phylum | Individual mouse | Day resistance gene was present |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT/MIR | AmpC resistance | Proteobacteria | #46 WT | 14 |
| ACT/MIR | AmpC resistance | Proteobacteria | #55 WT | 71 |
| vanC2-C3-2 | Vancomycin resistance | Firmicutes | #24 WT | 21 and 71 |
| vanA2 | Vancomycin resistance | Firmicutes | #32 KO | 0 |
| vanC2-C3-2 | Vancomycin resistance | Firmicutes | #35 KO | 14 |
| vanC2-C3-2 | Vancomycin resistance | Firmicutes | #11 KO | 21 |
| BIL/LAT/CMY | AmpC resistance | Proteobacteria | #7 KO | 21 |
NOTE. The presence of resistance genes was determined by qPCR assays listed in Table 5.
AmpC, Type C β-lactamase.