Complete genome sequence of Klebsiella pneumoniae subsp. pneumoniae KP617, coproducing OXA-232 and NDM-1 carbapenemases, isolated in South Korea.

Authors: Kwon, Taesoo and Yang, Ji Woo and Lee, Sanghyun and Yun, Mi-Ran and Yoo, Won Gi and Kim, Hwa Su and Cha, Jeong-Ok and Kim, Dae-Won

The prevalence of Klebsiella pneumoniae coproducing carbapenemase metallo-ß-lactamase 1 (NDM-1) and OXA-48 has been increasing globally since 2013. The complete genome of KP617 was sequenced and assembled into a circular chromosome and two plasmids. This sequence provides the genetic background for understanding the evolution of carbapenemase genes in K. pneumoniae KP617.

Journal: Genome announcements
DOI: 10.1128/genomeA.01550-15
Year: 2016

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