A <i>qnrD</i>-Plasmid Promotes Biofilm Formation and Class 1 Integron Gene Cassette Rearrangements in <i>Escherichia coli</i>
Bacteria within biofilms may be exposed to sub-minimum inhibitory concentrations (sub-MICs) of antibiotics. Cell-to-cell contact within biofilms facilitates horizontal gene transfers and favors induction of the SOS response. Altogether, it participates in the emergence of antibiotic resistance. Amin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-05-01
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Series: | Antibiotics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/11/6/715 |