Escherichia ruysiae May Serve as a Reservoir of Antibiotic Resistance Genes across Multiple Settings and Regions
Edgar I. Campos-Madueno, Claudia Aldeia, Parham Sendi, Andrea Endimiani
Abstract
may be associated with conjugative plasmids carrying clinically relevant antibiotic resistance genes. Therefore, it is important to closely monitor this species. Overall, this study highlights the need for improved identification of Escherichia species and continued surveillance of zoonotic pathogens in One Health settings.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyGenomeEscherichia coliWhole genome sequencingBroth microdilutionPhylogenetic treePlasmidCladeAntibiotic resistanceGeneticsContext (archaeology)MicrobiologyMultilocus sequence typingMultiple drug resistancePhylogeneticsGeneDrug resistanceBacteriaGenotypeMinimum inhibitory concentrationPaleontologyAntibiotic Resistance in BacteriaEnterobacteriaceae and Cronobacter ResearchMycobacterium research and diagnosis