Occurrence and Biological Cost of <i>mcr-1</i>-Carrying Plasmids Co-harbouring Beta-Lactamase Resistance Genes in Zoonotic Pathogens from Intensive Animal Production

Occurrence and Biological Cost of <i>mcr-1</i>-Carrying Plasmids Co-harbouring Beta-Lactamase Resistance Genes in Zoonotic Pathogens from Intensive Animal Production

Colistin is classified as a high-priority critical antimicrobial by the World Health Organization (WHO). A better understanding of the biological cost imposed by <i>mcr</i>-plasmids is paramount to comprehending their spread and may facilitate the decision about the ban of colistin in li...

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Main Authors: Tiago Lima, Dina Loureiro, Ana Henriques, Fernando Ramos, Constança Pomba, Sara Domingues, Gabriela Jorge da Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
colistin resistance
<i>mcr-1</i>
CTX-M
fitness cost
conjugation
livestock
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/11/10/1356

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