Characterization of the diversity of type IV secretion system-encoding plasmids in Acinetobacter

Characterization of the diversity of type IV secretion system-encoding plasmids in Acinetobacter

ABSTRACTThe multi-drug resistant pathogen Acinetobacter baumannii has gained global attention as an important clinical challenge. Owing to its ability to survive on surfaces, its capacity for horizontal gene transfer, and its resistance to front-line antibiotics, A. baumannii has established itself...

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Main Authors: Farah Nasser, Avery Gaudreau, Shareefah Lubega, Arvin Zaker, Xuhua Xia, Arvind S. Mer, Vanessa M. D’Costa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Emerging Microbes and Infections
Subjects:
Acinetobacter baumannii
bacterial pathogen
secretion system
horizontal gene transfer
antibiotic resistance
carbapenem resistance
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/22221751.2024.2320929

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