Dissemination of bla NDM-5 gene via an IncX3-type plasmid among non-clonal Escherichia coli in China
Abstract Background The emergence and spread of New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae has been a serious challenge to manage in the clinic due to its rapid dissemination of multi-drug resistance worldwide. As one main type of carbapenemases, New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase (NDM)is...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-04-01
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Series: | Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-018-0349-6 |