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Emergence of NDM-1 and KPC-3 carbapenemases in Kluyvera cryocrescens: Investigating genetic heterogeneity and acquisition routes of blaNDM-1in Enterobacteralesspecies in Portugal

Authors :
Loiodice, Michele
Ribeiro, Manuela
Peixe, Luísa
Novais, Ângela
Source :
Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance; September 2023, Vol. 34 Issue: 1 p195-198, 4p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

•Emergence of NDM-1 and KPC-3 in the infrequent Kluyvera cryocrescensin Portugal.•Global platforms carrying blaNDM-1(Tn3000) and blaKPC-3(Tn4401d, IncN-ST15).•Heterogeneity of blaNDM-1genetic environments in variable plasmid types.•Multiple acquisition events for blaNDM-1in different Enterobacterales species.•Tracking genetic platforms is crucial to prevent carbapenemases diffusion.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22137165
Volume :
34
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs63553382
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgar.2023.07.008