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| Allele | Database | Papers | Drug Classes | Organisms | Countries | Years | Sequence Accession | Protein Accession |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mcr-9 | Reslit | 98 | Colistin, Polymyxin +1 |
| Washington State, France, United States, China, Germany, China|Europe|North America|Asia|United Kingdom|Germany|Belgium|France|Switzerland, Japan, Egypt, UK, Qatar, UK|United Kingdom, Brazil, Korea, Europe, Italy, Mexico, Beijing, China|China, Rwanda, Switzerland|Germany|Austria|Egypt, Russia, France|Spain, France|Switzerland, Henan, China|China, Spain, Europe|Netherlands, China|Brazil|Ecuador|Argentina|Egypt|United Kingdom|Japan|South Korea|France, Metropolitan Atlanta, Ethiopia, Chongqing, China, global|China|Thailand|USA|Turkey|Spain|Nigeria|Korea|Japan|Italy|France|England|Czech Republic|Cambodia|Brazil|Belgium|Bangladesh|Portugal|Canada|Switzerland|Germany, Portugal, Guadeloupe, USA|China|Denmark|UK|Spain, Japan|Vietnam|Myanmar|Nepal, Thailand, Ontario, Canada, Marseille, France, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Czech Republic, Lower Saxony, Germany, India, Belgium|Netherlands, Cambodia, Yulin, China, South Korea, Southern Thailand, Europe|China, South Africa, Georgia, USA, Netherlands, China|Belgium|Switzerland|India|Philippines|Japan|Thailand |
| 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| NZ_NAAN01000063.1|WP_001572373.1 |
| - |
| MCR-9.1 | Card DatabaseReference Gene CatalogResFinder DatabaseReslit | 30 | COLISTIN, Colistin +2 | Escherichia coli +21 | South Africa, Australia, Brazil, Czech Republic, Uruguay|Brazil, Australia|USA|Romania|Austria, Spain|Portugal, Germany, China, United States, Serbia, Italy, Poland, New Hampshire, USA|global, Germany|Australia|Taiwan|USA|Canada|Denmark, Belgium|Netherlands, Nigeria, Scotland|England, USA|China|Spain|Australia|Japan|Switzerland|Netherlands|Brazil|Taiwan|New Hampshire, USA|global | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 | MK070339.1 | AYW01299.1 |
| mcr-9.1 | ResFinder Database | 1 | COLISTIN | Escherichia coli | - | 2019 | MK070339 | - |
| MCR-9.2 | Reference Gene CatalogResFinder DatabaseReslit | 7 | COLISTIN, Colistin +1 | Enterobacter roggenkampii +6 | Italy, China, USA|China|Spain|Australia|Japan|Switzerland|Netherlands|Brazil|Taiwan|New Hampshire, USA|global | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025 | JAGFWX010000027.1 | MBO4175406.1 |
| MCR-9.3 | Reference Gene CatalogResFinder Database | 2 | COLISTIN | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | 2020 | MT505326.1 | QKF95689.1 |
| mcr9.1 | Reslit | 2 | Colistin | Escherichia coli +2 | Australia, France | 2021, 2023 | NG_049060|OW969688|MK047608 | - |
| mcr -9 | Reslit | 1 | Colistin | Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Heidelberg | Ontario, Canada | 2022 | PRJNA845137 | - |
| mcr -9.1 | Reslit | 1 | Colistin | Salmonella enterica serovar Infantis | United States | 2023 | PRJNA789479 | - |
| mcr9.2 | Reslit | 1 | Colistin | Citrobacter freundii | France | 2023 | NG_049060|OW969688|MK047608 | - |
| MCR-9 | Reslit | 1 | Colistin | Enterobacter hormaechei +1 | India | 2024 | GCA_020984895.1 | - |
| mcr-9.2 | ResFinder Database | 1 | COLISTIN | Enterobacter hormaechei subsp. xiangfangensis | - | - | MN164032 | - |
| mcr-9.3 | ResFinder Database | 1 | COLISTIN | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | MT505326 | - |
Identification of Novel Mobilized Colistin Resistance Gene mcr-9 in a Multidrug-Resistant, Colistin-Susceptible Salmonella enterica Serotype Typhimurium Isolate.
The study identifies mcr-9, a novel plasmid-borne gene that confers resistance to colistin when expressed in E. coli NEB5α, highlighting its potential public health threat due to its ability to reduce susceptibility to colistin.
Identification of Novel Mobilized Colistin Resistance Gene mcr-9 in a Multidrug-Resistant, Colistin-Susceptible Salmonella enterica Serotype Typhimurium Isolate.
Identification of Novel Mobilized Colistin Resistance Gene mcr-9 in a Multidrug-Resistant, Colistin-Susceptible Salmonella enterica Serotype Typhimurium Isolate.
Identification of Novel Mobilized Colistin Resistance Gene mcr-9 in a Multidrug-Resistant, Colistin-Susceptible Salmonella enterica Serotype Typhimurium Isolate.
mcr-9, an Inducible Gene Encoding an Acquired Phosphoethanolamine Transferase in Escherichia coli, and Its Origin.
mcr-9, an Inducible Gene Encoding an Acquired Phosphoethanolamine Transferase in Escherichia coli, and Its Origin.
The study identifies mcr-9, an inducible gene encoding a phosphoethanolamine transferase that confers reduced susceptibility to colistin in Escherichia coli. The gene was found to be inducible by subinhibitory concentrations of colistin, leading to increased MIC levels.
First Report of bla(VIM-4)- and mcr-9-Coharboring Enterobacter Species Isolated from a Pediatric Patient.
The study reports the first case of an Enterobacter isolate co-harboring bla(VIM-4) and mcr-9 in the United States, highlighting the potential for multidrug resistance and the need for monitoring such genetic elements.
Coproduction Of MCR-9 And NDM-1 By Colistin-Resistant Enterobacter hormaechei Isolated From Bloodstream Infection.
The study identifies a clinical isolate of Enterobacter hormaechei that co-harbors the colistin resistance gene mcr-9 and the carbapenemase gene blaNDM-1, demonstrating their transferability and resistance mechanisms.
Development of a Novel mcr-6 to mcr-9 Multiplex PCR and Assessment of mcr-1 to mcr-9 Occurrence in Colistin-Resistant Salmonella enterica Isolates From Environment, Feed, Animals and Food (2011-2018) in Germany.
The study identified mcr-1, mcr-4, mcr-5, and mcr-9 genes in colistin-resistant Salmonella enterica isolates from Germany, highlighting the widespread occurrence of these genes in various serovars and sources.
Colistin and its role in the Era of antibiotic resistance: an extended review (2000-2019)
The paper reviews the mechanisms of colistin resistance in multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria, highlighting chromosomal mutations in genes such as pmrA, pmrB, phoP, phoQ, and mgrB that alter LPS modifications and contribute to resistance.
Emergence of carbapenem-resistant and colistin-susceptible Enterobacter cloacae complex co-harboring bla(IMP-1) and mcr-9 in Japan.
The study identifies bla(IMP-1) and mcr-9 in carbapenem-resistant and colistin-susceptible Enterobacter cloacae complex isolates in Japan, highlighting the coexistence of these resistance mechanisms.
Emergence of a Multidrug-Resistant Enterobacter hormaechei Clinical Isolate from Egypt Co-Harboring mcr-9 and bla(VIM-4).
The study reports the first complete genomic sequence of an mcr-9 and bla VIM-4 -carrying multidrug-resistant Enterobacter hormaechei clinical isolate from Egypt, highlighting the coexistence of these resistance genes on an IncHI2 plasmid and their potential for dissemination.
Emergence of mcr-9.1 in Extended-Spectrum-β-Lactamase-Producing Clinical Enterobacteriaceae in Pretoria, South Africa: Global Evolutionary Phylogenomics, Resistome, and Mobilome.
The study identifies the emergence of the mcr-9.1 colistin resistance gene in Enterobacteriaceae in South Africa, highlighting its global dissemination through various plasmids and its coexistence with extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) genes.
Preterm infants harbour diverse Klebsiella populations, including atypical species that encode and produce an array of antimicrobial resistance- and virulence-associated factors.
The study identified various antimicrobial resistance genes in Klebsiella isolates from preterm infants, highlighting the presence of multidrug resistance mechanisms.
Rapid Detection of Mobilized Colistin Resistance using a Nucleic Acid Based Lab-on-a-Chip Diagnostic System.
The study presents a rapid LAMP assay for detecting the mcr-9 gene, which confers colistin resistance in various bacterial species.
Co-Occurrence of mcr-9 and bla (NDM-1) in Enterobacter cloacae Isolated from a Patient with Bloodstream Infection.
The study reports the co-occurrence of mcr-9 and blaNDM-1 in Enterobacter cloacae isolates from a bloodstream infection patient, highlighting the potential for spread of resistance to last-resort antibiotics.
Draft Genome Sequence of an Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Klebsiella oxytoca Strain Bearing mcr-9 from Qatar.
The study reports the draft genome of a Klebsiella oxytoca strain carrying the mcr-9 gene, which confers colistin resistance.
The mcr-9 Gene of Salmonella and Escherichia coli Is Not Associated with Colistin Resistance in the United States.
The mcr-9 Gene of Salmonella and Escherichia coli Is Not Associated with Colistin Resistance in the United States.
The mcr-9 Gene of Salmonella and Escherichia coli Is Not Associated with Colistin Resistance in the United States.
The study found that the mcr-9 gene, despite being present in Salmonella and E. coli isolates, does not confer colistin resistance in the United States.
The mcr-9 Gene of Salmonella and Escherichia coli Is Not Associated with Colistin Resistance in the United States.
The mcr-9 Gene of Salmonella and Escherichia coli Is Not Associated with Colistin Resistance in the United States.
Genomic surveillance of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp. in hospital sink drains and patients.
The study identifies various antimicrobial resistance genes, including bla CTX-M, bla SHV, and mcr-4, in Enterobacterales isolates from hospital sink drains and patients, highlighting the role of sinks as reservoirs of resistance genes.
mcr-Positive Escherichia coli ST131-H22 from Poultry in Brazil
The study reports on multidrug-resistant ST131-H22 poultry isolates in Brazil carrying mobile colistin-resistance (mcr) determinants, specifically mcr-5.1 and mcr-9 variants, indicating the presence of colistin-resistant E. coli in poultry flocks.
Emergence of Transferable mcr-9 Gene-Carrying Colistin-Resistant Salmonella enterica Dessau ST14 Isolated from Retail Chicken Meat in Korea.
The study identified the mcr-9 gene in a colistin-resistant Salmonella enterica Dessau ST14 strain isolated from retail chicken meat in Korea, demonstrating its transferability to Escherichia coli. Additionally, the strain carried other resistance genes including aac(6')-Iaa, blaTEM-1B, and qnrS1.
First Genomic Characterization of bla(VIM-1) and mcr-9-Coharbouring Enterobacter hormaechei Isolated from Food of Animal Origin.
The study reports the first genomic characterization of a multidrug-resistant Enterobacter hormaechei isolate coharboring bla(VIM-1) and mcr-9 genes from food of animal origin. The isolate was resistant to carbapenems and other antibiotics, but susceptible to colistin. The bla(VIM-1) and mcr-9 genes were located on the same IncHI2 plasmid, along with other resistance genes.
Colonization of a hand washing sink in a veterinary hospital by an Enterobacter hormaechei strain carrying multiple resistances to high importance antimicrobials.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance genes in an Enterobacter hormaechei strain isolated from a veterinary hospital sink, including blaSHV-12, qnrB2, and mcr-9.1, which confer resistance to cephalosporins, quinolones, and colistin, respectively.
Genetic Determinants of Resistance to Extended-Spectrum Cephalosporin and Fluoroquinolone in Escherichia coli Isolated from Diseased Pigs in the United States.
The study identified bla CMY-2, bla CTX-M, and bla SHV-12 genes as major contributors to extended-spectrum cephalosporin resistance, along with qnrB77, qnrB2, qnrS1, qnrS2, and aac(6')-Ib-cr for fluoroquinolone resistance. The colistin resistance gene mcr-9 was also detected in several isolates.
Detection of Five mcr-9-Carrying Enterobacterales Isolates in Four Czech Hospitals.
The study reports the first detection of mcr-9-positive Enterobacterales isolates in the Czech Republic, highlighting the presence of plasmid-mediated colistin resistance genes and their potential for dissemination.
BKC-2, a New BKC Variant Detected in MCR-9.1-Producing Enterobacter hormaechei subsp. xiangfangensis.
The study identifies a new BKC variant, BKC-2, in MCR-9.1-producing Enterobacter hormaechei subsp. xiangfangensis, which confers resistance to carbapenems. It also characterizes the novel cephalosporinase ACT-84 and the colistin resistance gene mcr-9.1.
Molecular Characterization of Cronobacter sakazakii Strains Isolated from Powdered Milk.
The study identified the mcr-9.1 gene encoding colistin resistance and the bla CSA gene encoding cephalothin resistance in Cronobacter sakazakii strains isolated from powdered milk.
Colistin-resistant Enterobacter kobei carrying mcr-9.1 and bla(CTX-M-15) infecting a critically endangered franciscana dolphin (Pontoporia blainvillei), Brazil.
The study reports the emergence of the mcr-9.1 gene in a colistin-resistant Enterobacter kobei strain isolated from a critically endangered franciscana dolphin in Brazil, along with various other AMR genes.
Genomic Characterization of VIM and MCR Co-Producers: The First Two Clinical Cases, in Italy.
The study characterizes two clinical Enterobacter cloacae complex isolates co-producing VIM and MCR enzymes, identifying specific AMR genes and their resistance mechanisms.
Genomic Characterization of VIM and MCR Co-Producers: The First Two Clinical Cases, in Italy.
The study characterizes two clinical Enterobacter cloacae complex isolates co-producing VIM and MCR enzymes, identifying specific AMR genes and their resistance mechanisms.
Molecular investigation of an outbreak associated with total parenteral nutrition contaminated with NDM-producing Leclercia adecarboxylata.
The study identified NDM-1, TEM-1B, and SHV-12 carbapenemase genes along with various other AMR genes in Leclercia adecarboxylata isolates causing an outbreak linked to contaminated TPN.
Genomic Characterization of Salmonella enterica Isolates From Retail Meat in Beijing, China.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance genes in Salmonella enterica isolates from retail meat in Beijing, including beta-lactamases (blaCTX-M-55, blaCTX-M-14, blaCTX-M-65), aminoglycoside resistance genes (aac(6')-Iaa, aph(6)-Id, aph(3")-Ib), sulfonamide resistance gene (sul2), beta-lactamase (blaTEM-1B), quinolone resistance genes (qnrS1), and colistin resistance genes (mcr-1.1, mcr-9).
Circulation of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli of Pandemic Sequence Types 131, 648, and 410 Among Hospitalized Patients, Caregivers, and the Community in Rwanda.
The study identifies the circulation of pandemic sequence types ST131, ST648, and ST410 of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli in Rwanda, highlighting their multidrug resistance and potential for transmission among patients, caregivers, and the community.
Exploring the Global Spread of Klebsiella grimontii Isolates Possessing blaVIM-1 and mcr-9.
The study identifies blaVIM-1 and mcr-9 genes in Klebsiella grimontii isolates, highlighting their role in carbapenem and colistin resistance, respectively.
Antibiotic Susceptibility, Virulome, and Clinical Outcomes in European Infants with Bloodstream Infections Caused by Enterobacterales.
The study identified various AMR genes, including blaTEM, blaSHV, blaCTX-M, blaVIM-12, and mcr-9, in Enterobacterales isolates from European infants with bloodstream infections. These genes conferred resistance to multiple antibiotics, highlighting the complexity of AMR in this context.
Emergence of IncHI2 Plasmids With Mobilized Colistin Resistance (mcr)-9 Gene in ESBL-Producing, Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Typhimurium and Its Monophasic Variant ST34 From Food-Producing Animals in Italy.
The study identifies the emergence of IncHI2 plasmids carrying the mcr-9 gene in multidrug-resistant Salmonella Typhimurium and its monophasic variant ST34 from food-producing animals in Italy, highlighting the role of these plasmids in the spread of colistin resistance.
Current Update on Intrinsic and Acquired Colistin Resistance Mechanisms in Bacteria.
The paper reviews intrinsic and acquired colistin resistance mechanisms in bacteria, highlighting the role of genes such as pmrA, pmrB, phoP, phoQ, mgrB, arnBCADTEF, and mcr genes in conferring resistance. It discusses the importance of these genes in the context of colistin resistance and their implications for clinical treatment.
Genomic Characterization of ESBL- and Carbapenemase-Positive Enterobacteriaceae Co-harboring mcr-9 in Japan.
The study identified mcr-9 in three strains of Enterobacteriaceae, including K. pneumoniae THUN262, E. kobei THUN627, and E. coli THUN648, which showed colistin susceptibility. The mcr-9 gene was found on the chromosome of K. pneumoniae THUN262 and E. kobei THUN627, and on a plasmid of E. coli THUN648. The study also noted that mcr-9 may have spread globally alongside other antimicrobial resistance genes.
Metagenomic investigation of potential abortigenic pathogens in foetal tissues from Australian horses.
The study identified several potential abortigenic pathogens in equine abortion cases, including Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebsiella oxytoca, Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus, Acinetobacter lwoffii, and Acinetobacter calcoaceticus. It also detected antibiotic resistance genes such as strB, blaOXA-278, blaOXA-549, catB11, mcr9.1, and blaOXA-12.
Imported One-Day-Old Chicks as Trojan Horses for Multidrug-Resistant Priority Pathogens Harboring mcr-9, rmtG, and Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase Genes.
The study identified multidrug-resistant pathogens in imported 1-day-old chicks harboring mcr-9, rmtG, and extended-spectrum β-lactamase genes, highlighting the role of these chicks as vectors for the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
Mobile Colistin Resistance Genetic Determinants of Non-Typhoid Salmonella enterica Isolates from Russia.
The study identifies mcr-1.1 and mcr-9 genes in non-typhoid Salmonella enterica isolates from Russia, highlighting their role in colistin resistance. The mcr-1.1 gene was found on IncX4 and IncI2 plasmids, while mcr-9 was located on an IncHI2 plasmid.
Co-occurrence of bla (NDM-1) and mcr-9 in a Conjugative IncHI2/HI2A Plasmid From a Bloodstream Infection-Causing Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae.
The study identifies a conjugative IncHI2/HI2A plasmid co-harboring blaNDM-1 and mcr-9 in a carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae strain, highlighting the co-transfer of carbapenemase-encoding and colistin resistance genes.
Specificities and Commonalities of Carbapenemase-Producing Escherichia coli Isolated in France from 2012 to 2015.
The study characterizes the diversity of carbapenemase-producing Escherichia coli isolates in France, identifying key resistance genes such as bla OXA-48, bla OXA-181, bla NDM-1, bla NDM-5, bla VIM-1, bla VIM-4, bla KPC-2, bla KPC-3, and mcr-9. It highlights the role of mutations in ftsI, ompC, gyrA, and parC in reducing susceptibility to β-lactams and fluoroquinolones.
Lacticaseicin 30 and Colistin as a Promising Antibiotic Formulation against Gram-Negative β-Lactamase-Producing Strains and Colistin-Resistant Strains.
The study identified mcr-1 and mcr-9 genes as conferring colistin resistance in various Gram-negative clinical strains. Lacticaseicin 30 was shown to potentiate the activity of colistin and downregulate the expression of these genes.
Occurrence and Characteristics of Mcrs among Gram-Negative Bacteria Causing Bloodstream Infections of Infant Inpatients between 2006 and 2019 in China.
The study identified mcr-1 and mcr-9 genes in Gram-negative bacteria causing bloodstream infections in infants, highlighting their role in colistin resistance and the potential for horizontal gene transfer.
Comparative phylogenomics of ESBL-, AmpC- and carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae originating from companion animals and humans.
The study identifies bla CTX-M-15, bla DHA-1, and bla OXA-48 as the primary resistance genes in ESBL-, AmpC-, and carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from companion animals and humans. Additionally, mutations in mgrB and the presence of mcr-9 were linked to colistin resistance.
Genomic Epidemiology Insights on NDM-Producing Pathogens Revealed the Pivotal Role of Plasmids on bla(NDM) Transmission.
The study identified four blaNDM subtypes (blaNDM-1, blaNDM-5, blaNDM-4, and blaNDM-9) and characterized their distribution across various bacterial species. It also identified plasmid-borne colistin resistance genes mcr-1 and mcr-9. The research highlights the significant role of plasmids in the transmission of blaNDM genes and emphasizes the need for continued surveillance of NDM-producing pathogens.
Genomic characterization of multidrug-resistant Salmonella serovar Kentucky ST198 isolated in poultry flocks in Spain (2011-2017).
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance genes in multidrug-resistant Salmonella serovar Kentucky ST198 isolates from Spain, including genes conferring resistance to aminoglycosides, beta-lactams, sulfonamides, tetracyclines, trimethoprim, and colistin.
Healthcare-associated infections caused by chlorhexidine-tolerant Serratia marcescens carrying a promiscuous IncHI2 multi-drug resistance plasmid in a veterinary hospital.
The study identifies multiple antimicrobial resistance genes in Serratia spp. isolates from hospitalized animals, highlighting the presence of a promiscuous IncHI2 plasmid carrying resistance genes against several high-importance antimicrobials.
WGS-Based Phenotyping and Molecular Characterization of the Resistome, Virulome and Plasmid Replicons in Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolates from Powdered Milk Produced in Germany.
The study identified multiple AMR genes in K. pneumoniae isolates from powdered milk, including blaSHV variants, oqx genes, fosA, pmrB_R256G, and mcr-9. These genes conferred resistance to beta-lactams, chloramphenicol, quinolones, fosfomycin, and colistin. Despite some isolates carrying mcr-9, they remained susceptible to colistin.
A prospective matched case-control study on the genomic epidemiology of colistin-resistant Enterobacterales from Dutch patients.
The study identified mcr-1 and mcr-9 genes as contributors to colistin resistance in Enterobacterales, with mcr-1 being more prevalent. Chromosomal mutations in genes like mgrB were also associated with resistance.
Antimicrobial Resistance in Companion Animals: Focus on mcr Genes and Zoonotic Transmission
The study identifies various mcr genes, including mcr-1, mcr-2, mcr-3, mcr-4, mcr-5, mcr-9, and mcr-10, in companion animals such as dogs and cats, highlighting their role in colistin resistance and potential zoonotic transmission.
Frequent convergence of mcr-9 and carbapenemase genes in Enterobacter cloacae complex driven by epidemic plasmids and host incompatibility.
The study identifies the frequent convergence of mcr-9 and carbapenemase genes in Enterobacter cloacae complex, highlighting the role of epidemic plasmids in their dissemination.
Clinical and Genomic Epidemiology of mcr-9-Carrying Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales Isolates in Metropolitan Atlanta, 2012 to 2017.
The study identified mcr-9 as a mobile colistin resistance gene in carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales isolates, primarily in Enterobacter cloacae complex, and found it associated with increased antimicrobial resistance gene content but not significant changes in colistin resistance.
Colistin Susceptibility in Companion Animal-Derived Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp., and Enterobacter spp. in Japan: Frequent Isolation of Colistin-Resistant Enterobacter cloacae Complex.
The study reports the frequent isolation of colistin-resistant Enterobacter cloacae complex from companion animals in Japan, highlighting the presence of mcr-9 and mcr-10 genes in some isolates.
Genomic Epidemiology of Carbapenemase-Producing and Colistin-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae among Sepsis Patients in Ethiopia: a Whole-Genome Analysis.
The study identified bla NDM-1, bla NDM-5, and bla OXA-181 as prevalent carbapenemase genes in carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae isolates from Ethiopian hospitals. Additionally, mcr-9 was detected as a colistin resistance gene in Salmonella and K. pneumoniae. Chromosomal mutations in ompK36 and ompk37 were associated with carbapenem resistance.
Resistance and Pathogenicity of Salmonella Thompson Isolated from Incubation End of a Poultry Farm.
The study identified the aac(6')-Iaa and mcr-9 genes in Salmonella Thompson isolates, which conferred resistance to streptomycin and colistin, respectively. The mcr-9 gene was reported for the first time in S. Thompson.
Molecular characterization of NDM-1-producing carbapenem-resistant E. cloacae complex from a tertiary hospital in Chongqing, China.
The study reports the first nosocomial outbreak of NDM-1-producing Enterobacter cloacae complex ST177 in China, highlighting the co-existence of bla NDM-1 and mcr-9 genes, which contribute to multidrug resistance.
Imipenem-Relebactam Susceptibility in Enterobacterales Isolates Recovered from ICU Patients from Spain and Portugal (SUPERIOR and STEP Studies).
The study identified several carbapenemase genes, including blaOXA-48, blaKPC-3, blaOXA-181, blaNDM-1, and blaVIM-2, which confer resistance to carbapenems in Enterobacterales isolates from ICU patients in Spain and Portugal. Additionally, other beta-lactamase genes such as ctxM-15, shv-like, and oxa-1 were found to contribute to resistance against cephalosporins and penicillins. The mobile colistin resistance gene mcr-9.1 was also detected in an Enterobacter hormaechei isolate.
Co-occurrence of dual carbapenemases KPC-2 and OXA-48 with the mobile colistin resistance gene mcr-9.1 in Enterobacter xiangfangensis.
The study identifies the co-occurrence of the carbapenemases KPC-2 and OXA-48 along with the mobile colistin resistance gene mcr-9.1 in the extreme drug-resistant Enterobacter xiangfangensis isolate va18651.
Genetic Characterization of Enterobacter hormaechei Co-Harboring bla (NDM-1) and mcr-9 Causing Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.
The study identified an Enterobacter hormaechei strain carrying both blaNDM-1 and mcr-9, highlighting the presence of multidrug-resistant bacteria with resistance to carbapenems and colistin.
Global epidemiology, genetic environment, risk factors and therapeutic prospects of mcr genes: A current and emerging update.
The paper reviews the global epidemiology, genetic environment, risk factors, and therapeutic prospects of mcr genes, highlighting their dissemination in Enterobacteriaceae species and the role of mobile genetic elements in their spread. It identifies multiple mcr genes, including mcr-1 to mcr-10, and discusses their mechanisms of colistin resistance.
A bla (SIM-1) and mcr-9.2 harboring Klebsiella michiganensis strain reported and genomic characteristics of Klebsiella michiganensis.
The study reports a multidrug-resistant Klebsiella michiganensis strain 12084 harboring two bla SIM-1 genes and one mcr-9.2 gene, highlighting the presence of carbapenem and colistin resistance mechanisms.
Antimicrobial Resistance and Biofilms Underlying Catheter-Related Bloodstream Coinfection by Enterobacter cloacae Complex and Candida parapsilosis.
The study identifies the beta-lactamase blaACT and mcr-9 gene as contributors to beta-lactam and colistin resistance in Enterobacter cloacae complex. Additionally, the ERG11 gene with Y132F and R398I mutations is associated with fluconazole resistance in Candida parapsilosis.
Chromosomal coharboring of bla(IMP-60) and mcr-9 in Enterobacter asburiae isolated from a Japanese woman with empyema: a case report.
The study identifies a colistin-resistant Enterobacter asburiae strain harboring mcr-9 and bla(IMP-60) on its chromosome, highlighting the potential for chromosomal mcr-9 to contribute to colistin resistance.
One Health Analysis of mcr-Carrying Plasmids and Emergence of mcr-10.1 in Three Species of Klebsiella Recovered from Humans in China.
The study identified six mcr variants (mcr-1.1, mcr-8.1, mcr-8.2, mcr-9.1, mcr-9.2, and mcr-10.1) in 20 genomes of Klebsiella isolates, with mcr-10.1 being susceptible to colistin in three species of Klebsiella. The study also characterized the genetic contexts of these mcr variants and their association with various plasmid types.
One Health Analysis of mcr-Carrying Plasmids and Emergence of mcr-10.1 in Three Species of Klebsiella Recovered from Humans in China.
The study identified six mcr variants (mcr-1.1, mcr-8.1, mcr-8.2, mcr-9.1, mcr-9.2, and mcr-10.1) in 20 genomes of Klebsiella isolates, with mcr-10.1 being susceptible to colistin in three species of Klebsiella. The study also characterized the genetic contexts of these mcr variants and their association with various plasmid types.
Emergence of a Novel Lineage and Wide Spread of a bla(CTX-M-15)/IncHI2/ST1 Plasmid among Nosocomial Enterobacter in Guadeloupe.
The study identifies the bla CTX-M-15 gene as the most prevalent ESBL determinant in ESBL-producing Enterobacter cloacae complex isolates, along with the IncHI2/ST1 plasmid. It also reports the presence of other resistance genes such as mcr-9, aac(3)-IIa, aac(6′)-Ib-cr, aph(3″)-Ib, aph(6)-Id, bla OXA-1, bla TEM-1B, qnrB1, fosA, sul2, tet(A), dfrA14, ars, mer, tni, and the ter operon.
Longitudinal Study on Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-E. coli in Sentinel Mallard Ducks in an Important Baltic Stop-Over Site for Migratory Ducks in Germany.
The study identified bla CTX-M-1, dfrA12, and mcr-9 as the primary AMR genes in ESBL-producing E. coli isolates from sentinel mallard ducks, highlighting the presence of multidrug-resistant strains in wild bird populations.
Epidemiology and Molecular Characteristics of mcr-9 in Citrobacter spp. from Healthy Individuals and Patients in China.
The study identified mcr-9 in Citrobacter spp. from both healthy individuals and patients, highlighting its presence on the pKPC-CAV1321 plasmid and its ability to transfer to E. coli.
Molecular antibiotic resistance mechanisms and co-transmission of the mcr-9 and metallo-β-lactamase genes in carbapenem-resistant Enterobacter cloacae complex.
The study identifies mcr-9 as a plasmid-mediated colistin resistance gene in carbapenem-resistant Enterobacter cloacae complex strains, highlighting its co-transmission with metallo-β-lactamase genes and the potential for increased colistin resistance upon induction.
Screening of global microbiomes implies ecological boundaries impacting the distribution and dissemination of clinically relevant antimicrobial resistance genes.
The study identifies several clinically relevant antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) including mcr-9, mcr-3, blaTEM-1, blaTEM-116, blaOXA-233, blaGES-2, blaGES-15, and blaKPC-2, highlighting their distribution across various biomes and their potential for transmission.
Antimicrobial resistance and genomic characterization of Salmonella enterica serovar Senftenberg isolates in production animals from the United States.
The study characterized antimicrobial resistance genes and mutations in Salmonella enterica serovar Senftenberg isolates from production animals in the United States, identifying genes such as aac(6')-Iaa, aph(3")-Ib, aph(6)-Id, blaTEM-1B, blaCMY-2, blaSHV-12, floR, catA2, qnrB2, aac(6')-Ib-cr, aadA1, aadA2, sul1, sul2, tetA, and mcr-9.1, along with mutations in gyrA and parC genes contributing to resistance against various antibiotics.
Modified Drug-Susceptibility Testing and Screening Culture Agar for Colistin-Susceptible Enterobacteriaceae Isolates Harboring a Mobilized Colistin Resistance Gene mcr-9.
The study identifies mcr-9 as a mobilized colistin resistance gene in Enterobacteriaceae isolates, demonstrating that mcr-9 confers colistin resistance. The gene was found to be inducible and its expression was enhanced in the presence of colistin, leading to increased resistance. The study also highlights the importance of using appropriate media for accurate detection of mcr-9-positive isolates.
Clonal Spread of Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Sequence Type 11 in Chinese Pediatric Patients.
The study identifies bla KPC-2 and mcr-9 as key resistance genes in carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae ST11 strains, highlighting their role in the clonal spread of multidrug-resistant strains in a pediatric hospital setting.
The Distribution of Mobile Colistin-Resistant Genes, Carbapenemase-Encoding Genes, and Fluoroquinolone-Resistant Genes in Escherichia coli Isolated from Natural Water Sources in Upper Northeast Thailand.
The study identified various antimicrobial resistance genes in E. coli isolates from natural water sources in upper northeast Thailand, including mcr-1, mcr-8, mcr-9, bla oxa-48-like, aac(6')-bl-cr, qepA, and oqxAB, which confer resistance to polymyxin, carbapenem, aminoglycoside, and fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
Resolving colistin resistance and heteroresistance in Enterobacter species.
The study identifies the arnBCADTEF gene cassette and the mcr-9 gene as critical for colistin resistance and heteroresistance in Enterobacter species. Mutations in phoQ and mgrB significantly affect colistin resistance levels.
Conjugative IncHI2/HI2A plasmids harbouring mcr-9 in colistin-susceptible Escherichia coli isolated from diseased pigs in Japan.
The study identified a colistin-susceptible Escherichia coli strain carrying the mcr-9 gene on an IncHI2/HI2A plasmid, highlighting the potential for mcr-9 dissemination even in the absence of colistin use.
Combining analytical epidemiology and genomic surveillance to identify risk factors associated with the spread of antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Heidelberg.
The study identified multiple AMR genes in Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Heidelberg, including bla CMY-2, bla TEM-1A, bla TEM-1B, bla TEM-214, mcr -9, and others, highlighting the prevalence of resistance to beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, and other antimicrobial agents.
Combining analytical epidemiology and genomic surveillance to identify risk factors associated with the spread of antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Heidelberg.
The study identified multiple AMR genes in Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Heidelberg, including bla CMY-2, bla TEM-1A, bla TEM-1B, bla TEM-214, mcr -9, and others, highlighting the prevalence of resistance to beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, and other antimicrobial agents.
In silico analyses of diversity and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance genes and mobile genetics elements, for plasmids of enteric pathogens.
The study identifies a diverse array of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes across various plasmid replicon types in enteric pathogens, highlighting the prevalence of resistance genes in plasmids such as IncHI2, IncN, IncA/C, IncP, IncHI1, and IncFIA. Key AMR genes include aac(3)-IId, aac(3)-IIg, aac(6')-Ib3, aadA1, aadA5, aph(3'')-Ib, bla CMY-2, bla CTX-M-27, bla NDM-1, mcr-9.1, and others, which confer resistance to antibiotics such as gentamicin, cephalosporins, carbapenems, colistin, and tetracycline.
Whole-Genome Sequencing Snapshot of Clinically Relevant Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria from Wastewater in Serbia.
The study identified several AMR genes and mutations in carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacteria from wastewater in Serbia, highlighting the presence of multidrug-resistant isolates with resistance to various antibiotics, including carbapenems, aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones, and colistin.
Genomic and clinical characteristics of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacter cloacae complex isolates collected in a Chinese tertiary hospital during 2013-2021.
The study identified blaNDM-1 and blaIMP-4 as the main carbapenem resistance genes in Enterobacter cloacae complex isolates, along with blaSHV-12 and blaTEM-1B as major extended-spectrum beta-lactamases. Additionally, mcr-9 was highly prevalent as a mobile colistin resistance gene.
Phenotypic and Genomic Characterization of ST133 Siderophore-Encoding Extensively Drug-Resistant Enterobacter hormaechei.
The study reports an ST133 extensively drug-resistant and virulent Enterobacter hormaechei strain, C210017, carrying mcr-9.1, blaKPC-2, and siderophore-encoding genes. The strain was found to be resistant to multiple antibiotics, including carbapenems and colistin, and showed high virulence in a Galleria mellonella infection model.
Epidemiological Description and Detection of Antimicrobial Resistance in Various Aquatic Sites in Marseille, France.
The study identified various beta-lactamase genes (TEM, CTX-M, SHV, and KPC) and colistin resistance gene mcr-9 in bacterial isolates from aquatic sites in Marseille, France. Carbapenemase genes such as NDM and OXA-48 were also detected in E. coli strains.
Spread of bla(CTX-M-9) and Other Clinically Relevant Resistance Genes, Such as mcr-9 and qnrA1, Driven by IncHI2-ST1 Plasmids in Clinical Isolates of Monophasic Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium ST34.
The study identifies bla CTX-M-9, mcr-9, and qnrA1 as key resistance genes in IncHI2-ST1 plasmids of monophasic Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium ST34 isolates, highlighting their role in multidrug resistance.
Intrinsic Resistance to Colistin in the Genus Hafnia.
The study found that Hafnia spp. are intrinsically resistant to colistin, with 98% of isolates showing MICs ≥4 μg/mL. Two isolates of Hafnia paralvei harbored the mcr-9 gene, which conferred colistin resistance.
First report of coexistence of bla (KPC-2)-, bla (NDM-1)- and mcr-9-carrying plasmids in a clinical carbapenem-resistant Enterobacter hormaechei isolate.
The study reports the first case of a clinical Enterobacter hormaechei isolate carrying three distinct multidrug-resistant plasmids: pE1532-KPC (bla KPC-2), pE1532-NDM (bla NDM-1), and pE1532-MCR (mcr-9). These plasmids confer resistance to a wide range of antibiotics, highlighting the need for monitoring the spread of such resistance mechanisms.
The temporal dynamics of antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella enterica and predominant serovars in China.
The study identifies multiple antimicrobial resistance genes in Salmonella enterica isolates from China, highlighting the increasing prevalence of resistance to beta-lactams, quinolones, tetracyclines, and sulfonamides. Key genes include blaTEM-1B, blaCTX-M-14, aac(3)-IV, and mcr-1.
Exploring the epidemiology of mcr genes, genetic context and plasmids in Enterobacteriaceae originating from pigs and humans on farms in Thailand.
The study identified mcr-1, mcr-3, and mcr-9 variants in Enterobacteriaceae isolates from pigs and humans in Thailand, highlighting the prevalence and genetic diversity of plasmid-borne colistin resistance genes.
Antimicrobial resistance and genomic characterization of Salmonella enterica isolates from chicken meat.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance genes in Salmonella enterica isolates from chicken meat, including aminoglycoside, beta-lactam, quinolone, tetracycline, sulfonamide, and phenicol resistance genes. These genes were detected using whole genome sequencing and correlated with phenotypic resistance profiles.
Genetic characterization of ESBL-producing and ciprofloxacin-resistant Escherichia coli from Belgian broilers and pigs.
The study identified various ESBL genes such as bla CTX-M-1, bla CTX-M-32, bla CTX-M-15, bla SHV-12, bla TEM-52C, and bla TEM-52B, as well as PMQR genes like qnrS1 and qnrB19, in ESBL-producing and ciprofloxacin-resistant E. coli from Belgian broilers and pigs. Additionally, colistin resistance genes mcr-1.1, mcr-2.1, and mcr-9 were detected. Mutations in gyrA (S83L, D87N) and parC (S80I) were strongly associated with fluoroquinolone resistance.
First Detection of mcr-9 in a Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli of Animal Origin in Italy Is Not Related to Colistin Usage on a Pig Farm.
The study reports the first detection of the mcr-9 gene in an Escherichia coli isolate from an animal in Italy, highlighting the presence of multiple resistance genes on a plasmid, though the isolate remained susceptible to colistin.
Plasmid-mediated colistin resistance among human clinical Enterobacterales isolates: national surveillance in the Czech Republic.
The study identified mcr-1, mcr-4, and mcr-9 genes in colistin-resistant Enterobacterales isolates from the Czech Republic, highlighting their association with plasmid-mediated resistance and multidrug resistance features.
Plasmid-mediated colistin resistance among human clinical Enterobacterales isolates: national surveillance in the Czech Republic.
The study identified mcr-1, mcr-4, and mcr-9 genes in colistin-resistant Enterobacterales isolates from the Czech Republic, highlighting their association with plasmid-mediated resistance and multidrug resistance features.
Whole-genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis capture the emergence of a multi-drug resistant Salmonella enterica serovar Infantis clone from diagnostic animal samples in the United States.
The study identifies a multidrug-resistant Salmonella infantis clone harboring a pESI-like megaplasmid with the blaCTX-M-65 gene, which confers resistance to ceftriaxone and ampicillin. Several other AMR genes, including aac(3)-IVa, aadA1, aph(4)-Ia, sul1, tetA, floR, dfrA14, and fosA, were also characterized.
High prevalence of colistin heteroresistance in specific species and lineages of Enterobacter cloacae complex derived from human clinical specimens.
The study identifies the high prevalence of colistin heteroresistance in specific species and lineages of Enterobacter cloacae complex. It characterizes the role of arnT mRNA upregulation in colistin resistance and reports the presence of mcr-9 and mcr-10 genes contributing to colistin resistance.
Genome-Based Epidemiologic Analysis of VIM/IMP Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacter spp., Poland.
The study identified multiple bla VIM and bla IMP genes, along with various other AMR genes, in VIM/IMP carbapenemase-producing Enterobacter spp. in Poland. These genes were associated with different integrons and plasmid types, contributing to the spread of multidrug-resistant strains.
Surface water in Lower Saxony: A reservoir for multidrug-resistant Enterobacterales.
The study identified multidrug-resistant Enterobacterales in surface water in Lower Saxony, including carbapenemase genes bla KPC-2, bla VIM-1, and bla OXA-181, as well as the colistin resistance gene mcr-9. It also discovered the novel ESBL gene bla CTX-M-32 in surface water.
Phylogenetic lineages and antimicrobial resistance determinants of clinical Klebsiella oxytoca spanning local to global scales.
The study identified 10 variants of the intrinsic beta-lactamase gene blaOXY-2 in clinical Klebsiella oxytoca isolates, which confer resistance to penicillins. Additionally, two novel blaOXY-2 variants (blaOXY-2-35 and blaOXY-2-36) were discovered.
Nationwide molecular epidemiology of carbapenemase-producing Citrobacter spp. in France in 2019 and 2020.
The study identified various carbapenemase genes, including bla OXA-48, bla NDM-1, bla OXA-181, bla VIM-1, and bla VIM-2, along with aminoglycoside resistance genes such as armA, rmtB1, and rmtC, and polymyxin resistance genes mcr9.1 and mcr9.2 in carbapenemase-producing Citrobacter spp. in France.
Nationwide molecular epidemiology of carbapenemase-producing Citrobacter spp. in France in 2019 and 2020.
The study identified various carbapenemase genes, including bla OXA-48, bla NDM-1, bla OXA-181, bla VIM-1, and bla VIM-2, along with aminoglycoside resistance genes such as armA, rmtB1, and rmtC, and polymyxin resistance genes mcr9.1 and mcr9.2 in carbapenemase-producing Citrobacter spp. in France.
Emergence of colistin-resistant Enterobacter cloacae and Raoultella ornithinolytica carrying the phosphoethanolamine transferase gene, mcr-9, derived from vegetables in Japan.
The study reports the emergence of colistin-resistant Enterobacter cloacae and Raoultella ornithinolytica carrying the mcr-9 gene in vegetables from Japan, highlighting the potential for horizontal gene transfer and the need for increased surveillance of mcr-9 in food sources.
Predicting Human Risk with Multidrug Resistant Enterobacter hormaechei MS2 having MCR 9 Gene Isolated from the Feces of Healthy Broiler Through Whole-Genome Sequence-Based Analysis.
The study identifies the MCR-9, FosA2, and ACT-69 genes in Enterobacter hormaechei MS2, highlighting its multidrug resistance and zoonotic potential.
Plasmid-encoded lactose metabolism and mobilized colistin resistance (mcr-9) genes in Salmonella enterica serovars isolated from dairy facilities in the 1980s.
The study identifies the presence of the mcr-9 gene, which confers colistin resistance, in Salmonella enterica strains isolated from dairy products in the 1980s, highlighting the early circulation of this gene on plasmids.
Genetic characterization of a multidrug-resistant Salmonella enterica serovar Agona isolated from a dietary supplement in Germany.
The study identifies 23 antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in a multidrug-resistant Salmonella enterica serovar Agona isolate from a dietary supplement in Germany, conferring resistance to 12 different antibiotic classes. Key genes include blaSHV-12, aac(3)-Iig, aac(6')-Iic, aadA2, aph(3')-Ia, aph(3'')-Ib, aph(6)-Id, dfrA19, qacEΔ1, ere(A), sul1, sul2, tet(D), mcr-9.1, catA2, arr, qnrS1, blaTEM-1, aac(3)-IIe, and floR.
Characterization of Cronobacter sakazakii and Cronobacter malonaticus Strains Isolated from Powdered Dairy Products Intended for Consumption by Adults and Older Adults.
The study identified multiple antibiotic resistance genes in Cronobacter sakazakii and Cronobacter malonaticus strains, including blaCSA-1 and blaCMA-1, which confer resistance to cephalothin, and mcr-9.1, which confers resistance to colistin. These strains also exhibited multidrug resistance.
Genomic characterization of Salmonella isolated from retail chicken and humans with diarrhea in Qingdao, China.
The study identified 79 antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) in Salmonella isolates from retail chicken and humans with diarrhea in Qingdao, China, including aac(6')-Iaa, bla TEM-1B, tet(A), aph(6)-Id, aph(3")-Ib, sul2, floR, qnrS1, bla NDM-1, mcr-1.1, and mcr-9.1. These genes conferred resistance to various antibiotics such as aminoglycosides, beta-lactams, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, chloramphenicol, fluoroquinolones, carbapenems, and colistin.
Mechanism for transmission and pathogenesis of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales harboring the carbapenemase IMP and clinical countermeasures.
The study identifies blaIMP-4 and blaIMP-26 as carbapenemase genes responsible for carbapenem resistance in Enterobacterales. Additionally, various other AMR genes such as aac(6')-lb3, armAC, aph(3'')-lb, aph(6)-ld, aadA5, aac(6')-llc, aac(3)-IId, dfrA19, dfrA1, sul1, tet(D), tet(A), qnrS1, qnrB4, msr(E), mph(E), ere(A), mph(A), mcr-9, and ARR-3 were characterized for their roles in resistance to different antibiotics.
Antimicrobial resistance and genetic diversity of Klebsiella pneumoniae strains from different clinical sources in horses.
The study characterizes the antimicrobial resistance profiles and acquired resistance genes in 119 equine Klebsiella pneumoniae strains, identifying multiple beta-lactamases, aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes, tetracycline efflux pumps, quinolone resistance proteins, sulfonamide resistance genes, and other resistance determinants.
Genomic investigation unveils high-risk ESBL producing Enterobacteriaceae within a rural environmental water body.
The study identifies several AMR genes and mutations in ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae isolated from a rural environmental water body in India, highlighting the presence of multidrug-resistant strains with genes such as bla VEB-6, bla SHV-12, bla NDM-1, bla CTX-M, and mcr-9, along with mutations in ompK 36 and gyrA.
One Health surveillance of colistin-resistant Enterobacterales in Belgium and the Netherlands between 2017 and 2019.
The study identified plasmid-mediated mcr-1.1, mcr-2.1, mcr-2.2, mcr-5.1, mcr-9.1, and mcr-10 genes in colistin-resistant Enterobacterales, as well as chromosomal mutations in pmrB, pmrA, phoQ, and mgrB associated with colistin resistance.
One Health surveillance of colistin-resistant Enterobacterales in Belgium and the Netherlands between 2017 and 2019.
The study identified plasmid-mediated mcr-1.1, mcr-2.1, mcr-2.2, mcr-5.1, mcr-9.1, and mcr-10 genes in colistin-resistant Enterobacterales, as well as chromosomal mutations in pmrB, pmrA, phoQ, and mgrB associated with colistin resistance.
Characterisation of colistin resistance in Gram-negative microbiota of pregnant women and neonates in Nigeria.
The study identifies mcr-1.1, mcr-9.1, and mcr-10 as the primary colistin resistance genes in Gram-negative bacteria from pregnant women and neonates in Nigeria, highlighting the presence of diverse mcr gene variants in various bacterial species.
Comparison of genotypic and phenotypic antimicrobial resistance profiles of Salmonella enterica isolates from poultry diagnostic specimens.
The study identified 31 AMR genes in 97 Salmonella enterica isolates from poultry, including aac(3)-IId, aac(3)-IVa, aac(3)-VIa, aac(6′)-Ib4, ant(2′′)-Ia, grdA, aph(3′)-Ia, aph(3′)-IIa, aadA1, aadA2, aadA7, aadA13, aph(3′)-Ib, aph(6)-Ic, aph(6)-Id, aph(4)-Ia, blaCMY-2, blaCTX-M-1, blaHER-3, blaTEM-1, floR, tetA, tetB, tetC, dfrA12, sul1, sul2, fosA7, qnrB19, ble, and mcr-9.
Whole-genome sequencing of clinical isolates of Citrobacter Europaeus in China carrying bla(OXA-48) and bla(NDM-1).
The study identifies blaNDM-1 and blaOXA-48 as carbapenem resistance genes in Citrobacter europaeus isolates from China, highlighting the presence of these resistance mechanisms in clinical settings.
Genomic analysis of carbapenem- and colistin-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae complex harbouring mcr-8 and mcr-9 from individuals in Thailand.
The study identifies mcr-8 and mcr-9 genes in carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae complex isolates from Thailand, highlighting their role in colistin resistance. It also characterizes additional AMR genes such as bla NDM-1, bla IMP-14, and various other resistance determinants.
Bacterial Genomics for National Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance in Cambodia.
The study identified various AMR genes and mutations in bacterial isolates from Cambodia, including extended-spectrum beta-lactamase genes (blaCTX-M-15, blaCTX-M-27, blaCTX-M-55), carbapenemase genes (blaOXA-23, blaNDM-1, blaOXA-58, blaOXA-66), and colistin resistance genes (mcr-1, mcr-3, mcr-7, mcr-9). Additionally, mutations in gyrA (S83F) and parC (S84L) were found to confer fluoroquinolone resistance in Salmonella enterica serovars Paratyphi A and Typhi.
Polymyxin resistance in Enterobacter cloacae complex in Brazil: phenotypic and molecular characterization.
The study identified mcr-9 as a plasmid-encoded polymyxin resistance gene in Enterobacter hormaechei subsp. steigerwaltii and a deleterious mutation (S175I) in the pmrB gene associated with colistin resistance in E. cloacae subsp. cloacae.
VIM-1-producing Enterobacter asburiae with mobile colistin resistance genes from wastewaters.
Three VIM-1-producing Enterobacter asburiae isolates were detected in hospital and municipal wastewaters, carrying blaVIM-1, mcr-10, and mcr-9 genes. These isolates exhibited multidrug resistance and highlighted the role of wastewaters in the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
High carriage and possible hidden spread of multidrug-resistant Salmonella among asymptomatic workers in Yulin, China.
The study identifies several AMR genes, including qnrS, oqxA, aac(6')-Ib-cr, blaTEM, blaCTX-M, blaOXA, mcr-1, and mcr-9, in Salmonella isolates from asymptomatic workers in Yulin, China, highlighting the presence of multidrug-resistant strains.
Site-selective modifications by lipid A phosphoethanolamine transferases linked to colistin resistance and bacterial fitness.
The study characterizes the functional diversity of lipid A phosphoethanolamine transferases (PETs) including mcr-1, mcr-3, mcr-9, eptA, petB, and petC, demonstrating their roles in colistin resistance and bacterial fitness in Escherichia coli.
Clinical and microbiological analyses of colistin-resistant strains among carbapenem-resistant Enterobacter cloacae complex clinical isolates.
The study identified mcr-9 and mcr-10 genes in colistin-resistant carbapenem-resistant Enterobacter cloacae complex (CR-ECC) isolates, highlighting their role in colistin resistance. E. hormaechei was found to be more susceptible to colistin compared to other species within the complex.
ESKAPE pathogens rapidly develop resistance against antibiotics in development in vitro.
The study identifies that ESKAPE pathogens rapidly develop resistance against antibiotics in development in vitro, with resistance mutations already present in natural populations and mobile resistance genes prevalent in clinical isolates, soil, and human gut microbiomes.
Emergence of concurrently transmissible mcr-9 and carbapenemase genes in bloodborne colistin-resistant Enterobacter cloacae complex isolated from ICU patients in Kolkata, India.
The study identified the mcr-9 gene as a significant contributor to colistin resistance in Enterobacter cloacae complex isolates, alongside carbapenemase genes. Mutations in regulatory systems like phoP and phoQ were also linked to resistance mechanisms.
Genomic analysis of Enterobacter cloacae complex from Southern Thailand reveals insights into multidrug resistance genotypes and genetic diversity.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance genes in Enterobacter cloacae complex isolates from Southern Thailand, including beta-lactamases, aminoglycoside modifying enzymes, tetracycline resistance genes, and efflux pumps. Notably, the mcr-9 gene was found to confer colistin resistance.
Genomic diversity of mcr-carrying plasmids and the role of type IV secretion systems in IncI2 plasmids conjugation.
The study identifies mcr-1, mcr-3, and mcr-9 as key genes responsible for colistin resistance in pMCRs, highlighting their prevalence and co-carriage with other resistance genes. T4SS P3 plays a critical role in the conjugative transfer of these plasmids.
Occurrence and Genotypic Characterization of Selected Multidrug-resistant ESKAPE-E Pathogens Isolated from Integrated Smallholder Fresh Produce Farms.
The study identified several AMR genes, including mcr-9 (colistin resistance), blaOXA-like and blaPAO-like (beta-lactam resistance), catB (chloramphenicol resistance), sul (sulfonamide resistance), tet(A) (tetracycline resistance), mdf(A)_1 (macrolide resistance), and formA (formaldehyde resistance) in various ESKAPE-E pathogens isolated from smallholder farms in South Africa.
Whole genome analysis reveals the distribution and diversity of plasmid reservoirs of NDM and MCR in commercial chicken farms in China.
The study identifies the widespread presence of bla NDM-5 and mcr genes in multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria isolated from commercial chicken farms in China, highlighting the role of plasmids in the dissemination of these resistance determinants.
Molecular epidemiology of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae bloodstream infections from Aberdeen, Scotland, and their comparison to isolates from England.
The study identified several AMR genes, including bla SHV, bla CTX-M, bla TEM, and mcr-9.1, in ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from Aberdeen, Scotland, and England. These genes conferred resistance to various antibiotics, including ceftazidime, cefotaxime, cefuroxime, and colistin.
Introduction of the transmissible mobile colistin resistance genes mcr-3 and mcr-9 to the USA via imported seafood.
The study identified mcr-3.17 in Aeromonas salmonicida and mcr-9 in Serratia nevei from imported seafood in the USA, demonstrating the potential for transmissible colistin resistance genes to be introduced through food imports.
Molecular characterization and prevalence of plasmids co-harbouring mcr and ESBL genes.
The study identifies mcr-9 and mcr-4.3 genes as the primary colistin resistance genes in ESBL-producing Enterobacterales isolates, with mcr-9 being the most prevalent. It also characterizes plasmids co-harbouring these genes, highlighting their IncHI2 replicon type and the presence of ESBL genes like bla CTX-M-9 and bla SHV-12.
Impact of early life antibiotic and probiotic treatment on gut microbiome and resistome of very-low-birth-weight preterm infants.
Probiotic supplementation reduced the prevalence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens in the gut of very-low-birth-weight preterm infants. The study also identified the colistin resistance gene mcr-9.1 and the aminoglycoside resistance gene aac6-aph2, demonstrating the potential for horizontal gene transfer of ARGs within the infant gut.
Dissemination dynamics of colistin resistance genes mcr-9 and mcr-10 across diverse Inc plasmid backbones.
The study characterizes the dissemination of colistin resistance genes mcr-9 and mcr-10 across diverse Inc plasmid backbones in Enterobacter species, highlighting their co-occurrence with other resistance genes and their global distribution.
Dissemination dynamics of colistin resistance genes mcr-9 and mcr-10 across diverse Inc plasmid backbones.
The study characterizes the dissemination of colistin resistance genes mcr-9 and mcr-10 across diverse Inc plasmid backbones in Enterobacter species, highlighting their co-occurrence with other resistance genes and their global distribution.
Understanding Recent Developments in Colistin Resistance: Mechanisms, Clinical Implications, and Future Perspectives.
The paper discusses the emergence and spread of plasmid-mediated MCR genes (MCR-1 to MCR-10) that confer colistin resistance in Gram-negative bacteria, emphasizing their role in reducing the efficacy of colistin as a last-resort antibiotic.
Clonal dissemination of carbapenem-resistant ST477 Klebsiella michiganensis co-producing NDM-1, SFO-1, and VEB-3 in a Chinese hospital.
The study identifies the clonal dissemination of carbapenem-resistant ST477 Klebsiella michiganensis co-producing NDM-1, SFO-1, and VEB-3 in a Chinese hospital, highlighting the role of a self-transmissible plasmid in the spread of these resistance genes.
Silent spread of mcr-9 in ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae clinical isolates, Jimma, Ethiopia.
The study identifies the silent mcr-9 gene in ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae clinical isolates from Ethiopia, highlighting its presence on IncHI2 plasmids despite susceptibility to colistin.
Bloodstream infection with NDM-1/5 Enterobacter cloacae complex in China: diverse STs, multi-virulence systems and carbapenem resistance.
The study identifies blaNDM-1 and blaNDM-5 as the primary carbapenemases in CRECC isolates, along with additional resistance genes such as aac(6')-Ib-cr, aac(3)-II, qnrB1, qnrA1, sul1, and mcr-9.
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