Letter to the Editor: Escherichia fergusonii Harboring IncHI2 Plasmid Containing mcr-1 Gene-A Novel Reservoir for Colistin Resistance in Brazil.
Microb Drug Resist
; 27(5): 721-725, 2021 May.
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Emergence of colistin-resistant bacteria harboring mobile colistin resistance genes (mcr genes) pose a threat for food-producing animals and humans. In this article, we aim to highlight the emergence of Escherichia fergusonii as an important new reservoir to mcr-1-harboring plasmid in poultry production. Three strains closely related were isolated from cloacal swabs. Their genome contains four plasmids, including a 182,869 bp IncHI2 plasmid harboring the colistin resistance gene mcr-1. These results will contribute to our understanding of plasmid-mediated mcr-1 gene presence and transmission in E. fergusonii.
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Assunto principal:
Colistina
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Farmacorresistência Bacteriana
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Escherichia
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Genes Bacterianos
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Antibacterianos
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
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En
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Microb Drug Resist
Assunto da revista:
MICROBIOLOGIA
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TERAPIA POR MEDICAMENTOS
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Estados Unidos