VirBR, a transcription regulator, promotes IncX3 plasmid transmission, and persistence of bla NDM-5 in zoonotic bacteria
IncX3 plasmids carrying the New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase-encoding gene, blaNDM-5, are rapidly spreading globally in both humans and animals. Given that carbapenems are listed on the WHO AWaRe watch group and are prohibited for use in animals, the drivers for the successful dissemination of Carbapen...
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Nature Research
2024
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