First reported detection of the mobile colistin resistance genes, mcr-8 and mcr-9, in the Irish environment

The emergence and dissemination of mobile colistin resistance (mcr) genes across the globe poses a significant threat to public health, as colistin remains one of the last line treatment options for multi-drug resistant infections. Environmental samples (157 water and 157 wastewater) were collected...

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Main Authors: Cahill, N, Hooban, B, Fitzhenry, K, Joyce, A, O'Connor, L, Miliotis, G, McDonagh, F, Burke, L, Chueiri, A, Farrell, ML, Bray, JR, Delappe, N, Brennan, W, Prendergast, D, Gutierrez, M, Burgess, C, Cormican, M, Morris, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023