Report of plasmid-mediated colistin resistance in Klebsiella oxytoca from Iran

Volume: 29, Issue: 2, Pages: 59 - 63
Published: Apr 1, 2018
Abstract
Background: Colistin resistance occurs via either the chromosomal mutations or transfer of plasmid-mediated mobilized colistin resistance (mcr-1) and mcr-2 genes. The objective of this study was characterization of plasmid-mediated colistin-resistant Klebsiella oxytoca clinical isolates. Methods: A total of five colistin-resistant K. oxytoca isolates were obtained from patients with antibiotic-associated haemorrhagic colitis. The resistance...
Paper Details
Title
Report of plasmid-mediated colistin resistance in Klebsiella oxytoca from Iran
Published Date
Apr 1, 2018
Volume
29
Issue
2
Pages
59 - 63
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