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Whole genome sequencing of Klebsiella pneumoniae strain unravels a new model for the development of extensive drug resistance in Enterobacteriaceae.

Authors: Alfaresi, Mubarak

Increased incidence of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) has been reported worldwide. The WHO warns about the imminent risk to global health if the spread of resistant bacteria is not contained.Here, single molecule real time sequencing was used to analyse the whole genome and resistome of SKGH01, a strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae .The data showed that SKGH01 was resistant to all commercially available antibiotics. A complete account of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) CRE at a genomic level and the entire location map of all antibiotic resistance components are here presented. Additionally, this work proposes a model of XDR acquisition in Enterobacteriaceae.

Journal: The Open microbiology journal
DOI: 10.2174/1874285801812010195
Year: 2018

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