The Klebsiella pneumoniae <i>ter</i> Operon Enhances Stress Tolerance
Sophia Mason, Jay Vornhagen, Sara N. Smith, Laura A. Mike, Harry L. T. Mobley, Michael A. Bachman
Abstract
Healthcare-acquired infections are a leading cause of disease in patients that are hospitalized or in long-term-care facilities. Klebsiella pneumoniae (Kp) is a leading cause of bacteremia, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections in these settings. Previous studies have established that the ter operon, a genetic locus that confers tellurite oxide (K 2 TeO 3 ) resistance, is associated with infection in colonized patients.
Topics & Concepts
OperonBiologyMicrobiologyKlebsiella pneumoniaeGeneticsGeneEscherichia coliAntibiotic Resistance in BacteriaSelenium in Biological SystemsUrinary Tract Infections Management