Molecular Characterization of Escherichia coli Isolates Carrying mcr-1, fosA3, and Extended-Spectrum-β-Lactamase Genes from Food Samples in China
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Original language | English |
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Article number | e00064-17 |
Journal / Publication | Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 6 |
Online published | 3 Apr 2017 |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
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Abstract
This study surveyed the prevalence of mcr-1 in extended-spectrum-β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli strains of food origin in China and identified strains that carried mcr-1, fosA3, and ESBL genes, which were carried in various plasmids. The mcr-1 and ESBL genes could be cotransferred by one or more types of plasmids. The presence of these multidrug-resistant E. coli strains in food products might pose a huge threat to public health.
Research Area(s)
- Circular intermediate, ESBL-producing E. coli, Fosa3, Mcr-1, Plasmids, Tn6330, Transmission
Citation Format(s)
Molecular Characterization of Escherichia coli Isolates Carrying mcr-1, fosA3, and Extended-Spectrum-β-Lactamase Genes from Food Samples in China. / Liu, Xiaobo; Li, Ruichao; Zheng, Zhiwei; Chen, Kaichao; Xie, Miaomiao; Chan, Edward Wai-Chi; Geng, Shu; Chen, Sheng.
In: Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, Vol. 61, No. 6, e00064-17, 06.2017.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review