Genomic diversity of mcr-carrying plasmids and the role of type IV secretion systems in IncI2 plasmids conjugation
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DOI: 10.1038/s42003-025-07748-y
Abstract: The rapid dissemination of colistin resistance via mcr-carrying plasmids (pMCRs) poses a significant public health challenge. This study examined the genomic diversity and conjugation mechanisms of pMCRs, with a particular focus on the role of… read more here.
Keywords: carrying plasmids; genomic diversity; conjugation; role type ... See more keywords
High Prevalence and Fitness of IncFrepB Carrying qnrS1 in Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolates.
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DOI: 10.1089/mdr.2021.0241
Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to reveal the prevalence and fitness of qnrS1-carrying plasmids in hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (hvKP) isolates. Materials and Methods: Two hundred ninety-nine hvKP strains carrying qnrS1 were collected and screened for resistance… read more here.
Keywords: carrying plasmids; qnrs1 carrying; incfrepb; fitness ... See more keywords