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multidrug efflux RND transporter permease subunit OqxB
Overview
| Protein Change | Nucleotide Change | Mechanism | Organism | Resistance To | Database | Validation Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D152N | - | - | Escherichia coli | Quinolone | Reslit | Candidate |
| V612W | - | altered substrate binding and efflux | E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Burkholderia pseudomallei | Tetracycline|Fluoroquinolones | Reslit | Candidate |
| L90I | - | - | Escherichia coli | Quinolone |
| Candidate |
| G148N | - | - | Escherichia coli | Quinolone | Reslit | Candidate |
| T92A | - | - | Escherichia coli | Quinolone | Reslit | Candidate |
| R157A | reduced efflux liability for fluoroquinolone molecules | Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., Enterobacter cloacae, Klebsiella pneumoniae | Fluoroquinolones | Reslit | Candidate |
| Allele | Database | Papers | Drug Classes | Organisms | Countries | Years | Sequence Accession | Protein Accession |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OqxB | Card DatabaseReference Gene CatalogResFinder DatabaseReslit | 147 | CHLORAMPHENICOL, CIPROFLOXACIN +52 | Escherichia coli +57 | China, Netherlands, Greece, South Korea, Taiwan, International Space Station, Alberta, United Kingdom, United States, South Western Nigeria, Bangladesh|Sweden, Chicago|Southwest Chicago|Downtown Chicago, Brazil, Malawi, Chongqing|China, UK, Germany, Shanghai, China, Norway, Switzerland, Brazilian Amazon, Shanxi Province, China, Europe, Shandong, China, Pacific region|Hawaii, Taiwan|Taipei, Taiwan, Finland|Malaysia|Poland|Lithuania|United States|Canada|China|Japan|Norway|Brazil|Netherlands|Hong Kong|Germany|Switzerland|Portugal|Australia|UK|Vietnam|Spain|Dominican Republic|India|Thailand, Beijing, China|China, Netherlands|Greece|Romania, Egypt, Upper Egypt|China, Philippines, Iran, Europe|Greece, Japan|France|United Kingdom|North America|South America|Europe|Asia/Oceania|Africa, Kuwait, Al-Kharj, KSA, Khartoum, Sudan, Serbia, Italy, Canada, Czech Republic, Chile, Bangladesh, India, New Orleans metropolitan area, Oman, Russia, Argentina, Beijing, Croatia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Pakistan, East Africa, Nigeria, Europe|Czech Republic, United States|Minnesota, Ecuador, Southern Thailand, Austria, South Africa, Guangzhou, China, Ghana, Inner Mongolia|Inner Mongolia, China | 2008, 2009, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 | EU370913 | AAP43110.2 |
| OqxB29 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Escherichia coli | - | 2015 | KF414089.1 | AGZ20250.1 |
| OqxB20 | Reference Gene CatalogReslit | 2 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL +1 | Escherichia coli +1 | China | 2015, 2022 | KF414080.1 | AGZ20241.1 |
| oqx B | Reslit | 7 | Ciprofloxacin, Fluoroquinolone +3 | Klebsiella pneumoniae +1 | Cameroon, South Africa, Italy, Guangdong Province, Europe, Iran | 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025 | PDVM00000000|PDVF00000000|PDVG00000000|PDVC00000000|PDVE00000000|PDVU00000000|PDVD00000000 | - |
| OqxB21 | Reference Gene CatalogReslit | 2 | Cefepime, Cefotaxime +3 | Enterobacter cloacae +2 | United States | 2020 | PRJNA587095 | AGZ20242.1 |
| OqxB19 | Reference Gene CatalogReslit | 2 | Quinolone, QUINOLONE +1 | K. pneumoniae +1 | Pacific region|Hawaii | 2021 | KF414079.1 | AGZ20240.1 |
| OqxB25 | Reference Gene CatalogReslit | 2 | Quinolone, QUINOLONE +1 | K. pneumoniae +1 | Pacific region|Hawaii | 2021 | KF414085.1 | AGZ20246.1 |
| oqx B17 | Reslit | 2 | Chloramphenicol, Quinolone +4 | Klebsiella pneumoniae +1 | Germany, Southeast Nigeria | 2022 | PRJEB45776 | - |
| OqxB/A | Reslit | 1 | Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole | Klebsiella pneumoniae | Portugal | 2022 | PRJNA808048 | - |
| OqxB17 | Reference Gene CatalogReslit | 2 | Tetracycline, QUINOLONE +1 | Escherichia coli +1 | China | 2023 | PRJNA911045 | AGZ20238.1 |
| oqx B19 | Reslit | 1 | Ciprofloxacin | Klebsiella pneumoniae | Portugal | 2025 | CP099015 | - |
| oqxB-like | Reslit | 1 | Phenicol, Quinolone +1 | Enterobacter roggenkampii +1 | Costa Rica | 2025 | SAMN43046597|SAMN43046598 | - |
| OqxB23 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | KF414083.1 | AGZ20244.1 |
| OqxB24 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | KF414084.1 | AGZ20245.1 |
| OqxB26 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | KF414086.1 | AGZ20247.1 |
| OqxB27 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | KF414087.1 | AGZ20248.1 |
| OqxB28 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | KF414088.1 | AGZ20249.1 |
| OqxB3 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Escherichia coli | - | - | JF912901.1 | AEM45928.1 |
| OqxB30 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | KF414090.1 | AGZ20251.1 |
| OqxB31 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | KF414091.1 | AGZ20252.1 |
| OqxB32 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | KF414092.1 | AGZ20253.1 |
| OqxB4 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | KF414064.1 | AGZ20225.1 |
| OqxB5 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | KF414065.1 | AGZ20226.1 |
| OqxB6 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | KF414066.1 | AGZ20227.1 |
| OqxB7 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | KF414067.1 | AGZ20228.1 |
| OqxB8 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | KF414068.1 | AGZ20229.1 |
| OqxB9 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | KF414069.1 | AGZ20230.1 |
| oqxB | Card Database | 1 | - | Escherichia coli | - | - | EU370913.1 | AAP43110.2 |
| OqxB10 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | KF414070.1 | AGZ20231.1 |
| OqxB11 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | KF414071.1 | AGZ20232.1 |
| OqxB12 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | KF414072.1 | AGZ20233.1 |
| OqxB13 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | KF414073.1 | AGZ20234.1 |
| OqxB14 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | KF414074.1 | AGZ20235.1 |
| OqxB15 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | KF414075.1 | AGZ20236.1 |
| OqxB16 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | KF414076.1 | AGZ20237.1 |
| OqxB18 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | KF414078.1 | AGZ20239.1 |
| OqxB2 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Escherichia coli | - | - | JF912902.1 | AEM45930.1 |
| OqxB22 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | QUINOLONE, PHENICOL | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | KF414082.1 | AGZ20243.1 |
Nucleotide sequence of pOLA52: a conjugative IncX1 plasmid from Escherichia coli which enables biofilm formation and multidrug efflux.
oqxAB encoding a multidrug efflux pump in human clinical isolates of Enterobacteriaceae.
oqxAB encoding a multidrug efflux pump in human clinical isolates of Enterobacteriaceae.
oqxAB encoding a multidrug efflux pump in human clinical isolates of Enterobacteriaceae.
First emergence of acrAB and oqxAB mediated tigecycline resistance in clinical isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae pre-dating the use of tigecycline in a Chinese hospital.
The study identifies the role of AcrAB-TolC and OqxAB efflux pumps in tigecycline resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae, highlighting the importance of their overexpression in resistance mechanisms.
Molecular epidemiology and genetic diversity of fluoroquinolone-resistant Escherichia coli isolates from patients with community-onset infections in 30 Chinese county hospitals.
Molecular epidemiology and genetic diversity of fluoroquinolone-resistant Escherichia coli isolates from patients with community-onset infections in 30 Chinese county hospitals.
An outbreak of colistin-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in the Netherlands (July to December 2013), with inter-institutional spread.
The study describes an outbreak of colistin-resistant KPC-producing K. pneumoniae ST258 in the Netherlands, highlighting the presence of multiple resistance genes including blaKPC-2, blaSHV-12, and various other AMR genes.
IncF plasmid diversity in multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli strains from animals in China.
The study identified blaCTX-M, rmtB, and oqxB as the predominant resistance genes in IncF plasmids from multi-drug resistant E. coli strains in China, highlighting the role of these plasmids in the spread of multidrug resistance.
SSTAR, a Stand-Alone Easy-To-Use Antimicrobial Resistance Gene Predictor.
The study presents SSTAR, a software tool for identifying antimicrobial resistance (AR) genes from whole-genome sequencing data. It detects known AR genes and potential new variants, including truncated forms. The tool was applied to analyze resistance genes in Klebsiella pneumoniae ST437 and Escherichia coli ST44, revealing various beta-lactamases, aminoglycoside resistance genes, and porin mutations contributing to resistance.
Streaming algorithms for identification of pathogens and antibiotic resistance potential from real-time MinION(TM) sequencing.
The study presents a real-time analysis framework for MinION sequencing data, demonstrating the ability to identify pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes within a few hours of sequencing. Key resistance genes identified include blaSHV, mphA, strA, strB, blaTEM, sul2, blaOXA, aac3, aac6, blaCMY, blaCFE, blaLAT, blaBIL, QnrB, aadA, oqxA, tetA, oqxB, rmtC, sul1, sul3, fosA, blaNDM, oqxA, blaSHV, oqxB, aadB, sul1, sul3, blaOXA, blaOKP, fosA, blaSHV, blaOKP, blaLEN, oqxA, and oqxB.
Draft Genome Sequence of an Extended-Spectrum-β-Lactamase-Positive Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniastrain with Novel Sequence Type 2318 Isolated from a Neonate.
The study identified the presence of the extended-spectrum β-lactamase gene blaSHV-11 and the efflux pump genes oqxA and oqxB in a hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae strain isolated from a neonate.
Panel strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae for beta-lactam antibiotic evaluation: their phenotypic and genotypic characterization.
The study characterizes various AMR genes and mutations in K. pneumoniae panel strains, including beta-lactamases (bla SHV-11, bla TEM-1, bla CTX-M15, bla OXA-1, bla SHV-12, bla SHV-187, bla SHV-158, bla DHA-1, bla CMY-2), aminoglycoside modifying enzymes (aac(6')-Ib, strA, strB, aadA1, aadA2), quinolone resistance genes (qnrB66, qnrB4, oqxA, oqxB), tetracycline resistance (tet(A)), trimethoprim resistance (dfrA14), sulfonamide resistance (sul1, sul2), and porin genes (OmpK35, OmpK36).
Efflux Pump Overexpression Contributes to Tigecycline Heteroresistance in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium.
Tigecycline resistance among carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella Pneumoniae: Clinical characteristics and expression levels of efflux pump genes.
The study identifies the overexpression of acrB and oqxB efflux pump genes as potential contributors to tigecycline resistance in carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) isolates.
Rapid Nanopore Sequencing of Plasmids and Resistance Gene Detection in Clinical Isolates.
The study demonstrates the feasibility of rapid nanopore sequencing for detecting plasmid-borne antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in clinical isolates. It identifies several AMR genes, including beta-lactamases, aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes, sulfonamide resistance genes, tetracycline resistance genes, macrolide resistance genes, and phenicol resistance genes, in both Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates.
Detection of antimicrobial resistance genes associated with the International Space Station environmental surfaces.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes associated with the International Space Station (ISS) environmental surfaces, highlighting the presence of resistance mechanisms against various antibiotics, including beta-lactams, fluoroquinolones, and tetracyclines. Notably, genes such as mecA, blaZ, and qacB were detected, indicating resistance to methicillin, penicillin, and quaternary ammonium compounds, respectively.
Comparison of antimicrobial resistance genes in feedlots and urban wastewater.
The study identified various antimicrobial resistance genes in feedlots and urban wastewater, highlighting the prevalence of sulfonamide, tetracycline, macrolide, fluoroquinolone, and β-lactam resistance genes in different environments.
Genome Sequencing of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase (ESBL)-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated from Pigs and Abattoir Workers in Cameroon.
The study identified multiple antibiotic resistance genes in ESBL-producing K. pneumoniae isolates from pigs and abattoir workers in Cameroon, including bla CTX-M-15, bla TEM-1B, bla SHV-28, and others, highlighting the presence of multidrug-resistant strains and their potential for zoonotic transmission.
Clinically Relevant Plasmid-Host Interactions Indicate that Transcriptional and Not Genomic Modifications Ameliorate Fitness Costs of Klebsiella pneumoniae Carbapenemase-Carrying Plasmids.
The study identified that pKpQIL-UK and pKpQIL-D2 plasmids affect gene expression in K. pneumoniae without causing genomic mutations. These plasmids influence resistance to carbapenems and other antibiotics through the expression of genes like blaKPC and blaTEM, as well as efflux pumps such as acrAB and oqxB.
Case Report of an Extensively Drug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Infection With Genomic Characterization of the Strain and Review of Similar Cases in the United States.
The study identifies multiple AMR genes and mutations in an XDR-KP strain, including blaKPC-3, blaOXA-9, blaTEM-1A, and various resistance mechanisms involving efflux pumps, porin deficiencies, and fluoroquinolone resistance mutations.
Prevalence of extended spectrum beta lactamase and plasmid mediated quinolone resistant genes in strains of Klebsiella pneumonia, Morganella morganii, Leclercia adecarboxylata and Citrobacter freundii isolated from poultry in South Western Nigeria.
The study identified the presence of ESBL genes (SHV, TEM, CTX-M) and PMQR genes (qnrA, qnrB, qepA, oqxB) in Klebsiella pneumonia, Morganella morganii, Leclercia adecarboxylata, and Citrobacter freundii isolated from poultry in South Western Nigeria.
Interplay Between Membrane Permeability and Enzymatic Barrier Leads to Antibiotic-Dependent Resistance in Klebsiella Pneumoniae.
The study characterizes the role of efflux pumps AcrAB and OqxAB in conferring resistance to various antibiotics, as well as the impact of mutations in porin genes ompK35 and ompK36 on antibiotic susceptibility in Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Overexpression of OqxAB and MacAB efflux pumps contributes to eravacycline resistance and heteroresistance in clinical isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae.
The study identifies the overexpression of OqxAB and MacAB efflux pumps, along with the transcriptional regulator RamA, as contributing to eravacycline resistance and heteroresistance in clinical isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae. Mutations in acrR and ramR were also found to be associated with eravacycline resistance.
Critical steps in clinical shotgun metagenomics for the concomitant detection and typing of microbial pathogens.
The study characterizes various AMR genes involved in resistance to multiple antibiotics, including beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, macrolides, tetracyclines, and others, in different bacterial species such as Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecium, and Serratia marcescens.
Bifidobacterial Dominance of the Gut in Early Life and Acquisition of Antimicrobial Resistance.
High levels of Bifidobacterium in early life are associated with reduced levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the gut microbiome. Specifically, the gene ermX, encoding a 23S rRNA methyltransferase, was found to be significantly enriched in high-Bifidobacterium samples and is associated with resistance to macrolides, lincosamides, and streptogramin B.
Community Origins and Regional Differences Highlight Risk of Plasmid-mediated Fluoroquinolone Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Infections in Children.
The study identifies plasmid-mediated fluoroquinolone resistance (PMFQR) genes such as aac(6')-Ib-cr, oqxA, oqxB, qepA, and various qnr alleles in pediatric Enterobacteriaceae isolates, highlighting the role of community environments in the spread of these resistant strains.
A Fatal Bacteremia Caused by Hypermucousviscous KPC-2 Producing Extensively Drug-Resistant K64-ST11 Klebsiella pneumoniae in Brazil.
The study reports a fatal case of bacteremia caused by a hypermucoviscous KPC-2 producing extensively drug-resistant K64-ST11 Klebsiella pneumoniae. The isolate harbored multiple AMR genes including blaKPC-2, blaSHV-11, qnrS1, oqxA, oqxB, sul1, sul2, dfrA1, tetA, tetD, and fosA, contributing to its extensive drug resistance.
Applying Rapid Whole-Genome Sequencing To Predict Phenotypic Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Results among Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Clinical Isolates.
The study identified various AMR genes and mutations in carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates, including bla KPC-2, bla KPC-3, bla NDM-1, bla OXA-48, ampC, qnrB, qnrS, aac(6')-Ib-cr, armA, rmtB, tet(A), tet(B), tet(D), tet(G), sul1, sul2, sul3, dfrA1, dfrA12, dfrA14, dfrA25, dfrA26, dfrA30, oqxA, oqxB, and mgrB, as well as mutations in ompK35, ompK36, gyrA, parC, phoP, phoQ, pmrA, and pmrB, which contribute to resistance against multiple antibiotics.
Co-outbreak of multidrug resistance and a novel ST3006 Klebsiella pneumoniae in a neonatal intensive care unit: A retrospective study.
The study identified two clones of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae, ST37 and ST3006, in a neonatal intensive care unit. ST37 harbored multiple resistance genes, including OXA-33, TEM-1, SHV-11, and others, while ST3006 carried fewer resistance genes. Whole-genome sequencing revealed the presence of various antibiotic resistance genes and genomic islands.
Genomic analysis of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from Malawi reveals acquisition of multiple ESBL determinants across diverse lineages.
The study identified multiple ESBL genes, including bla CTX-M-15, several bla SHV, bla TEM-63, and bla OXA-10, along with other AMR genes across diverse lineages of K. pneumoniae isolates from Malawi. No carbapenem resistance genes were detected, but plasmids similar to carbapenem resistance-associated plasmid pNDM-mar were found.
Whole Genome Sequencing of Extended Spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated from Hospitalized Patients in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
The study characterized multiple AMR genes in ESBL-producing K. pneumoniae isolates, including bla TEM-1B, bla CTX-M-15, bla SHV-1, bla OXA-1, aad AI6, aac (6′)Ib-cr, aph (6)Id, aph (3′)-Ib, oqx A, oqx B, fos A, ARR-3, sul 1, sul 2, dfr A14, dfr A27, cat A1, and cat B4.
Diversity, Virulence, and Antimicrobial Resistance in Isolates From the Newly Emerging Klebsiella pneumoniae ST101 Lineage.
The study characterizes the antimicrobial resistance genes and mutations in the emerging Klebsiella pneumoniae ST101 lineage, highlighting the presence of multiple resistance mechanisms including carbapenemases, extended-spectrum beta-lactamases, and various other resistance genes.
Identification of a Carbapenemase-Producing Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolate in the United States.
The study identifies a carbapenemase-producing hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae isolate (CP-hvKP) in the United States, which carries the blaKPC-2 gene on a plasmid, along with other resistance genes such as blaSHV-36, fosA, oqxA, and oqxB. The isolate also possesses hypervirulence factors, highlighting the dual threat of antimicrobial resistance and virulence.
Commonality of Multidrug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae ST348 Isolates in Horses and Humans in Portugal.
Molecular Epidemiology of Multidrug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolates in a Brazilian Tertiary Hospital.
The study identified various AMR genes and mutations in multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates, including bla KPC, bla CTX-M, bla TEM, and mutations in ompk35, ompk36, gyrA, and parC. These findings highlight the complex resistance mechanisms contributing to the persistence of MDR-Kp in the hospital setting.
Evolution of Outbreak-Causing Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae ST258 at a Tertiary Care Hospital over 8 Years.
The study identifies various AMR genes in ST258 K. pneumoniae isolates, including blaKPC-2, blaKPC-3, aadA2, aadA1, blaTEM-1A, blaSHV-11, blaSHV-12, oqxA, oqxB, fosA, dfrA12, dfrA14, sul1, sul2, catA1, cml, and strAB, which confer resistance to multiple antibiotics.
Comparative genomic analysis and multi-drug resistance differences of Acinetobacter baumannii in Chongqing, China.
The study identified 19 drug resistance genes in 10 multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii strains, with efflux pump genes being the most prevalent. Key genes included aacA4, which had a 19-bp deletion associated with aminoglycoside resistance, and other genes like TEM-1, OXA-23, and ANT(3'')-IIa.
Preventive antibiotic treatment of calves: emergence of dysbiosis causing propagation of obese state-associated and mobile multidrug resistance-carrying bacteria.
The study identifies the emergence of mcr-2, a colistin resistance gene, and oqxB, a quinolone resistance gene, in Escherichia coli following preventive antibiotic treatment of calves with florfenicol.
Molecular characterization of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates with focus on antimicrobial resistance.
The study identifies blaKPC-2 as the dominant carbapenemase gene in clinical CRKP isolates, along with various ESBLs and other resistance genes such as blaCTX-M, blaTEM, blaSHV, aac(3)-IId, rmtB, QnrS1, oqxA, oqxB, fosA, catA1, catA2, dfrA1, and dfrA17.
Characteristics of a Colistin-Resistant Escherichia coli ST695 Harboring the Chromosomally-Encoded mcr-1 Gene.
The study identifies the chromosomally-encoded mcr-1 gene in a colistin-resistant E. coli ST695 strain, along with various other resistance genes such as bla NDM-1, aadA1, aadA2, aph(3')-Ia, aph(3')-VI, rmtB, cmlA1, floR, tet(A), tet(M), dfrA12, oqxA, oqxB, qnrS1, mph(A), bla TEM-105, and bla TEM-1B, contributing to its multidrug-resistant phenotype.
Metagenomic identification of severe pneumonia pathogens in mechanically-ventilated patients: a feasibility and clinical validity study.
The study identified several AMR genes using Nanopore sequencing, including mecA, blaTEM-4, blaTEM-112, blaTEM-157, blaACT-5, oqxB, tetC, ermA, erm (33), tet38, ant(4′)-lb, tetK, tetQ, sul1, dfrA, acrF, parE, mfd, mphA, aadA5, vgaC, blaACT-5, blaACT-14, mefA, mel, tetX, tetM, isaC, and aadA5, which conferred resistance to various antibiotics such as methicillin, ticarcillin, ceftazidime, erythromycin, clindamycin, tetracycline, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, ciprofloxacin, and levofloxacin.
Rapid MinION profiling of preterm microbiota and antimicrobial-resistant pathogens.
The study demonstrates the capability of MinION sequencing combined with NanoOK RT software to rapidly identify pathogens and their antimicrobial resistance gene profiles in preterm infants, enabling real-time diagnostics and resistance profiling.
Multidrug-Resistant and Clinically Relevant Gram-Negative Bacteria Are Present in German Surface Waters.
The study identifies several AMR genes in multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria isolated from German surface waters, highlighting the presence of clinically relevant resistance mechanisms such as bla CTX-M-1, bla CTX-M-15, mcr-1, and others.
Evaluating the genome and resistome of extensively drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae using native DNA and RNA Nanopore sequencing.
The study identified multiple AMR genes in extensively drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates, including beta-lactamases (blaSHV-11, blaTEM-1B, blaVEB-1, blaOXA-10, blaKPC-2, blaOXA-9, blaVIM-27, blaCTX-M-15, blaOXA-1, blaOXA-48), aminoglycoside resistance genes (aadA1, ant(2'')-Ia, aph(6)-Id, arr-2, aadA24, aph(3')-Ia, aph(6)-Id, aac(3)-IIa, aac(6')Ib-cr, aac(6')-Ib, aac(6')-Ib-cr), sulfonamide resistance genes (sul1, sul2), tetracycline resistance genes (tet(A), tet(G)), trimethoprim resistance genes (dfrA1, dfrA14, dfrA23), chloramphenicol resistance genes (cmlA1, catB4), and others.
Genomic Characterization of New Variant of Hydrogen Sulfide (H(2)S)-Producing Escherichia coli with Multidrug Resistance Properties Carrying the mcr-1 Gene in China †
The study reports the first detection of a hydrogen sulfide (H2S)-producing Escherichia coli variant isolated from a human in China, with multidrug resistance properties, including colistin resistance mediated by the mcr-1 gene, along with other resistance genes such as aadA1, aadA2, dfrA12, blaTEM-1B, oqxA, oqxB, floR, cmlA1, sul3, and tet(A).
Characterization of an IMP-4-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae ST1873 Strain Recovered from an Infant with a Bloodstream Infection in China.
The study characterizes an IMP-4-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae ST1873 strain, identifying multiple antimicrobial resistance genes including blaIMP-4, blaSHV-2, blaSHV-11, oqxA, oqxB, aph(6)-Id, strA, catA1, dfrA5, sul2, and fosA.
Metadata Analysis of mcr-1-Bearing Plasmids Inspired by the Sequencing Evidence for Horizontal Transfer of Antibiotic Resistance Genes Between Polluted River and Wild Birds.
The study identifies the mcr-1 gene as a key factor in colistin resistance in E. coli strains isolated from polluted rivers and wild birds. It also characterizes several other AMR genes including aadA1, aadA2, aph(3′)-Ia, aph(3″)-Ib, aph(4)-Ia, aph(6)-Id, tet(B), tet(D), tet(A), bla CTX–M–14, bla TEM–1, qnrS2, oqxA, oqxB, cmlA1, floR, vgaC, sul1, sul2, sul3, dfrA12, and glpT (E448K).
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.
Prediction of Antimicrobial Resistance in Gram-Negative Bacteria From Whole-Genome Sequencing Data.
The study presents machine learning models for predicting antimicrobial resistance in Gram-negative bacteria using whole-genome sequencing data. Key resistance genes identified include AAC(6')-Ib, APH(3")-Ib, OqxB21, FosA2, SHV-200, EC-18, CTX-M-222, KPC-33, OXA-51, and OXA-561.
IMP-38-Producing High-Risk Sequence Type 307 Klebsiella pneumoniae Strains from a Neonatal Unit in China.
The study identifies IMP-38-producing high-risk ST307 Klebsiella pneumoniae strains in a neonatal unit in China, highlighting the acquisition of diverse antimicrobial resistance genes, including blaIMP-38, blaCTX-M-3, blaSHV-2A, blaSHV-28, blaTEM-1, aacA4, catB3, oqxA, oqxB, and fosA6.
Genomic analyses of multidrug-resistant Salmonella Indiana, Typhimurium, and Enteritidis isolates using MinION and MiSeq sequencing technologies.
The study identified various AMR genes in multidrug-resistant Salmonella isolates, including beta-lactamases (blaCTX-M-14, blaCTX-M-27, blaCTX-M-55, blaOXA-1, blaCMY-2, blaOXA, blaCMY), phenicol resistance genes (catB3, cmlA1, floR, catA1, catA2, oqxA, oqxB), aminoglycoside resistance genes (aac(6')-Ib-cr5, aac(6')-Ib-cr, oqxA2, qepA1, qnrS1), sulfonamide and trimethoprim resistance genes (sul1, sul2, sul3, dfrA12, dfrA7), and tetracycline resistance genes (tet(A), tet(B), tet(M)).
Whole Genome Sequencing and Characterization of Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) Bacterial Strains Isolated From a Norwegian University Campus Pond.
The study identifies multiple AMR genes and mutations in ESBL-producing bacteria from Norwegian freshwater environments, highlighting the presence of multidrug-resistant strains with resistance to various antibiotics including beta-lactams, fluoroquinolones, and sulfonamides.
Identification of a Cluster of Extended-spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae Sequence Type 101 Isolated From Food and Humans.
The study identifies a cluster of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae sequence type 101 isolated from food and humans, highlighting the potential role of food as a source of multidrug-resistant bacteria transmission to humans.
Genomic insights of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from a native Amazonian fish reveal wide resistome against heavy metals, disinfectants, and clinically relevant antibiotics.
The study identifies a multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae strain carrying several AMR genes, including blaCTX-M-15, blaTEM-1B, blaSHV-27, aac(3)-IId, aadA1, sul2, tetB, tetD, fosA-like, oqxA, oqxB, and qnrE1, highlighting the potential of native Amazonian fish as reservoirs of clinically relevant AMR genes.
Benchmarking hybrid assembly approaches for genomic analyses of bacterial pathogens using Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencing.
The study compared hybrid assembly approaches for bacterial pathogen genomes and identified AMR genes such as blaZ, msr(A), and tet(K) in Staphylococcus aureus.
Emergence of NDM-5-Producing Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and SIM-Producing Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated from Aseptic Body Fluid in a Large Tertiary Hospital, 2017-2018: Genetic Traits of blaNDM-Like and blaSIM-Like Genes as Determined by NGS.
The study identified NDM-5-producing CRKP and SIM-producing hvKP strains, highlighting the emergence of novel resistance mechanisms and the effectiveness of tigecycline-carbapenem combinations in treating these infections.
Genome Characterization of mcr-1-Positive Escherichia coli Isolated From Pigs With Postweaning Diarrhea in China.
The study identifies multiple antimicrobial resistance genes, including mcr-1.1 and mcr-3.1, in multidrug-resistant E. coli isolates from pigs with postweaning diarrhea in China.
The New Klebsiellapneumoniae ST152 Variants with Hypermucoviscous Phenotype Isolated from Renal Transplant Recipients with Asymptomatic Bacteriuria-Genetic Characteristics by WGS.
The study identified several AMR genes in two hypermucoviscous Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from renal transplant recipients, including bla CTX-M-15, aac(6')-Ib-cr, and others, indicating resistance to various antibiotics.
Characterization of integrons and antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella from broilers in Shandong, China.
The study identified several AMR genes in Salmonella isolates from broilers in Shandong, China, including blaTEM, blaOXA, blaCTX-M, blaPSE, aac(6')-Ib-cr, oqxB, qnrB, and mcr-1, which confer resistance to various antibiotics such as ampicillin, enrofloxacin, and polymyxin.
A Longitudinal Evaluation of the Bacterial Pathogens Colonizing Chronic Non-Healing Wound Sites at a United States Military Treatment Facility in the Pacific Region.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance genes in bacterial isolates from chronic non-healing wounds, including beta-lactamases, aminoglycoside modifying enzymes, macrolide resistance genes, and others. These genes were found in various bacterial species such as E. coli, S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, and others.
A Longitudinal Evaluation of the Bacterial Pathogens Colonizing Chronic Non-Healing Wound Sites at a United States Military Treatment Facility in the Pacific Region.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance genes in bacterial isolates from chronic non-healing wounds, including beta-lactamases, aminoglycoside modifying enzymes, macrolide resistance genes, and others. These genes were found in various bacterial species such as E. coli, S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, and others.
A Longitudinal Evaluation of the Bacterial Pathogens Colonizing Chronic Non-Healing Wound Sites at a United States Military Treatment Facility in the Pacific Region.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance genes in bacterial isolates from chronic non-healing wounds, including beta-lactamases, aminoglycoside modifying enzymes, macrolide resistance genes, and others. These genes were found in various bacterial species such as E. coli, S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, and others.
Molecular Epidemiology and Characterization of Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated from Urine at a Teaching Hospital in Taiwan.
The study identified several AMR genes and mutations contributing to carbapenem resistance in K. pneumoniae isolates from urine, including bla TEM, bla SHV, bla CTX-M, bla DHA, bla KPC, bla VIM, and mutations in ompK35 and ompK36.
Endophytic Lifestyle of Global Clones of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Priority Pathogens in Fresh Vegetables: a Trojan Horse Strategy Favoring Human Colonization?
The study identifies multiple AMR genes in endophytic ESBL-producing Enterobacterales isolated from fresh vegetables, highlighting their potential role in the spread of antibiotic resistance.
Plasmid-Borne and Chromosomal ESBL/AmpC Genes in Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae in Global Food Products.
The study identified several beta-lactamase genes, including bla CTX-M-1, bla CTX-M-15, bla CTX-M-55, bla CTX-M-65, bla SHV-12, bla SHV-28, bla SHV-81, bla TEM-1B, bla TEM-52C, bla CARB-2, bla OXA-1, bla DHA-1, and bla CMY-2, along with other AMR genes such as aac(3)-IIa, aac(6')-Ib-cr, aph(3')-Ia, aph(3')-Ib, aph(6)-Id, aadA1, aadA2, aph(4)-Ia, oqxA, oqxB, qnrB1, qnrS1, floR, sul2, sul1, tet(A), dfrA14, dfrA1, dfrA17, dfrA8, dfrA12, dfrA16, dfrA15, catB3, cmlA1, arr-2, and qnrB19, which confer resistance to various antibiotics in Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from food products.
Identification of a Novel Hybrid Plasmid Encoding KPC-2 and Virulence Factors in Klebsiella pneumoniae Sequence Type 11.
The study identifies a novel hybrid plasmid, pCRHV-C2244, in a carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae ST11 isolate, which encodes the β-lactamase KPC-2 along with various virulence factors. The plasmid shows stable maintenance without significant fitness costs and enhances virulence in vitro and in vivo.
Deceiving Phenotypic Susceptibility Results on a Klebsiella pneumoniae Blood Isolate Carrying Plasmid-Mediated AmpC Gene bla(DHA-1).
The study identifies a carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolate carrying the plasmid-mediated AmpC gene blaDHA-1, along with other resistance genes such as blaOXA-1, aac(6')-Ib-cr, aph(3')-Ia, sul1, oqxA, oqxB, qnrB4, arr-3, tet(A), catB3, mph(A), fosA, IncFIB(K), and IncR.
Emergence of High Level Carbapenem and Extensively Drug Resistant Escherichia coli ST746 Producing NDM-5 in Influent of Wastewater Treatment Plant, Seoul, South Korea.
The study reports the emergence of a high-level carbapenem-resistant and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Escherichia coli strain N7 producing NDM-5, highlighting the presence of multiple resistance genes on plasmids and chromosomes.
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).
Exploring antimicrobial resistance to beta-lactams, aminoglycosides and fluoroquinolones in E. coli and K. pneumoniae using proteogenomics.
The study identifies several beta-lactamases, aminoglycoside modifying enzymes, and efflux pumps involved in resistance to beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, and fluoroquinolones in E. coli and K. pneumoniae using proteogenomics.
Isolation, Antimicrobial Resistance Phenotypes, and Virulence Genes of Bordetella bronchiseptica From Pigs in China, 2018-2020.
The study identified several antimicrobial resistance genes in Bordetella bronchiseptica isolates from pigs in China, including aac(3)-IV, aac6'-Ib, rmtA, blaTEM, blaSHV, oqxB, and tetA. These genes confer resistance to various antibiotics such as aminoglycosides, beta-lactams, fluoroquinolones, and tetracyclines.
Antimicrobial Resistance and Genomic Characterization of Two mcr-1-Harboring Foodborne Salmonella Isolates Recovered in China, 2016.
Two mcr-1-harboring Salmonella isolates, CFSA231 and CFSA629, were identified. The mcr-1 gene was found on an IncX4 plasmid in CFSA231 and on an IncHI2A/IncHI2 plasmid in CFSA629. A novel mcr-1 variant, mcr-1.19, was identified in CFSA629.
Genomic Analysis of Delftia tsuruhatensis Strain TR1180 Isolated From A Patient From China With In4-Like Integron-Associated Antimicrobial Resistance.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance genes in Delftia tsuruhatensis TR1180, including blaOXA-118, oqxB, dfrA16, aac(6')-Ib3, aadA2, sul1, floR, and tet(G), which correspond to the strain's resistance to beta-lactams, fluoroquinolones, sulfonamides, aminoglycosides, and tetracyclines.
Genetic Features of Plasmid- and Chromosome-Mediated mcr-1 in Escherichia coli Isolates From Animal Organs With Lesions.
The study characterizes the mcr-1 gene and various other resistance genes in Escherichia coli isolates from animal organs with lesions, highlighting their multidrug resistance profiles and the genetic features of plasmids carrying these genes.
Structure and function relationship of OqxB efflux pump from Klebsiella pneumoniae.
OqxB is an RND efflux pump that contributes to fluoroquinolone resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli. Functional studies showed that overexpression of oqxB increases MICs for fluoroquinolones, confirming its role in efflux.
Characterization of Integrons and Quinolone Resistance in Clinical Escherichia coli Isolates in Mansoura City, Egypt.
The study reports the high prevalence of plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance (PMQR) genes and integrons among clinical Escherichia coli isolates in Mansoura City, Egypt. The most prevalent PMQR genes were oqxAB, aac(6')-Ib-cr, and qnrS.
Infective endocarditis caused by Enterobacteriaceae: phenotypic and molecular characterization of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The study identified several AMR genes in E. coli and K. pneumoniae isolates causing infective endocarditis, including genes conferring resistance to beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, sulfonamides, trimethoprim, fosfomycin, and fluoroquinolones. These genes were detected through molecular analysis and resistance profiling.
Impact of target site mutations and plasmid associated resistance genes acquisition on resistance of Acinetobacter baumannii to fluoroquinolones.
The study identifies mutations in gyrA and parC genes, along with plasmid-encoded resistance genes such as qnrA, qnrS, aac(6')-Ib-cr, oqxA, and oqxB, as key contributors to fluoroquinolone resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii isolates.
Antibiotic resistance genes in layer farms and their correlation with environmental samples.
The study identified and quantified 13 antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in layer manure, layer manure fertilizer, and soil samples from Guangdong Province, highlighting the high prevalence and abundance of these genes, particularly ermB, tetA, and sul2, and their potential environmental impact.
Whole-Genomic Analysis of NDM-5-Producing Enterobacteriaceae Recovered from an Urban River in China.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance genes, including bla NDM-5, bla OXA-10, and bla TEM-1B, in NDM-5-producing Enterobacteriaceae isolates from an urban river in China. These genes conferred resistance to various antibiotics such as carbapenems, cephalosporins, quinolones, and aminoglycosides.
Impact of Antibiotic Therapies on Resistance Genes Dynamic and Composition of the Animal Gut Microbiota.
The study examined the impact of antibiotic therapies on the dynamics and composition of resistance genes in the animal gut microbiota, identifying several AMR genes such as blaTEM, tetA, strA, strB, intI1, tetM, mel, floR, mcr-2, oqx B, tetC, tetG, tetO, tetW, tetX, ermB, ermF, sul1, sul2, and others, which were experimentally validated in Escherichia coli.
Genome Sequencing Identifies Previously Unrecognized Klebsiella pneumoniae Outbreaks in Neonatal Intensive Care Units in the Philippines.
The study identified several AMR genes, including bla CTX-M-15, bla NDM-1, rmtC, aac(6')-Ib, aac(3)-II, aph(3′′)-Ib, oqxA, oqxB, qnrB1, qnrS1, sul1, sul2, and dfrA, which were associated with resistance to various antibiotics in Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from the Philippines.
Detection of OqxAB Efflux Pumps, a Multidrug-Resistant Agent in Bacterial Infection in Patients Referring to Teaching Hospitals in Ahvaz, Southwest of Iran.
The study identified the presence of oqxA and oqxB genes in Enterobacteriaceae isolates, which are associated with resistance to multiple antibiotics including piperacillin, ceftriaxone, cefotaxime, ceftizoxime, ciprofloxacin, and ceftazidime.
Extensive Drug-Resistant Salmonella enterica Isolated From Poultry and Humans: Prevalence and Molecular Determinants Behind the Co-resistance to Ciprofloxacin and Tigecycline.
The study identified several AMR genes and mutations contributing to ciprofloxacin and tigecycline resistance in XDR Salmonella enterica isolates, including qepA, qnrS, qnrA, tet(A), and gyrA mutations. Overexpression of ramA was also linked to resistance.
The Genomic Characterization of KPC-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae from the ICU of a Teaching Hospital in Shanghai, China.
The study identified the carbapenemase gene blaKPC-2 and blaKPC-24, along with fosfomycin resistance gene fosA6, and various extended-spectrum beta-lactamase genes such as blaCTX-M-15, blaCTX-M-65, and blaCTX-M-27 in KPC-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae strains. Additionally, genes associated with fluoroquinolone, macrolide, aminoglycoside, and sulfonamide resistance were also characterized.
Plethora of Resistance Genes in Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria in Greece: No End to a Continuous Genetic Evolution.
The study identified a variety of resistance genes in carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacteria, including bla KPC, bla NDM, bla VIM, and others, highlighting the complex genetic diversity of these pathogens.
Antimicrobial resistance and population genomics of multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli in pig farms in mainland China.
The study identifies multiple antimicrobial resistance genes in multidrug-resistant E. coli isolates from pig farms in China, including ESBL genes, fluoroquinolone resistance genes, carbapenem resistance genes, and colistin resistance genes. It highlights the widespread presence of these resistance mechanisms and their potential to spread to human pathogens.
Global population structure of the Serratia marcescens complex and identification of hospital-adapted lineages in the complex.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes and mutations in the Serratia marcescens complex, highlighting the presence of hospital-adapted lineages with a high prevalence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains. Key AMR genes include blaCTX-M, blaNDM, blaOXA, qnrS1, tet(A), aac(6')-Ib, mph(A), erm(B), aadA, floR, sul1, and dfrA12, which confer resistance to various antibiotics such as beta-lactams, fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, aminoglycosides, macrolides, florfenicol, sulfonamides, and trimethoprim.
Whole Genome Sequence Analysis of Multidrug Resistant Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae Strains in Kuwait.
The study identified multiple AMR genes in multidrug-resistant E. coli and K. pneumoniae isolates from Kuwait, including beta-lactamases (blaKPC-2, blaCTX-M-15, blaOXA-1, blaCMY-4, blaTEM), aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes (aac(3)-IIa, aph(6)-Id, aadA5), sulfonamide resistance genes (sul1, sul2), quinolone resistance genes (gyrA_D87N, qnrB1), and others. Colistin resistance was linked to the pmrB_R256G mutation.
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.
Large-Scale Genomic Epidemiology of Klebsiella pneumoniae Identified Clone Divergence with Hypervirulent Plus Antimicrobial-Resistant Characteristics Causing Within-Ward Strain Transmissions.
The study identified clone divergence in Klebsiella pneumoniae, particularly highlighting the emergence of hypervirulent plus antimicrobial-resistant (hv+AMR) subclones. Key AMR genes such as bla KPC-2, bla CTX-M-65, and others were characterized, along with virulence factors like rmpA, rmpA2, and ybt.
CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Genome Editing for Pseudomonas fulva, a Novel Pseudomonas Species with Clinical, Animal, and Plant-Associated Isolates.
The study reports the successful knockout of the oqxB gene in Pseudomonas fulva, which resulted in reduced growth in the presence of chloramphenicol, suggesting its role in chloramphenicol resistance.
Epidemiological Characteristics of OXA-232-Producing Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Strains Isolated during Nosocomial Clonal Spread Associated with Environmental Colonization.
The study identified OXA-232-producing carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) strains that exhibited multidrug resistance, including resistance to carbapenems, cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, and quinolones. The strains were part of a clonal spread within the ICU, showing genetic similarities and carrying resistance genes such as blaOXA-232, blaCTX-M-15, blaSHV-106, and others.
KPC-3-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae Sequence Type 392 from a Dog's Clinical Isolate in Portugal.
The study characterizes a KPC-3-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae ST392 isolate from a dog in Portugal, highlighting the presence of multiple AMR genes including blaKPC-3, aac(6')-lb-cr, tet(A), sul2, qnrB1, and OqxB/A, indicating multidrug resistance.
Disinfection Strategies for Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in a Healthcare Facility.
CRKP strains showed extensive resistance to clinical disinfectants, with high prevalence of efflux pump genes oqxA, oqxB, and qacE∆1-sul1. Increased concentrations of aqueous chlorhexidine and chlorine-containing disinfectants are recommended for effective control.
Non-carbapenemase producing carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from the urinary tract of a dog.
The study identifies a non-carbapenemase-producing carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolate from a dog's urine, with resistance mechanisms involving efflux pumps (acrAB) and porin gene mutations, along with the presence of bla CMY-2, fosA, and oqxAB genes.
Molecular characterization of extended spectrum cephalosporin resistant Escherichia coli isolated from livestock and in-contact humans in Southeast Nigeria.
The study identified four variants of bla CTX-M (CTX-M-15, CTX-M-55, CTX-M-64, and CTX-M-65) in extended-spectrum cephalosporin-resistant Escherichia coli from livestock and in-contact humans in Southeast Nigeria. Other AMR genes such as bla TEM-1b, aac 3-IId, qnr S1, and sul 2 were also characterized.
Genomic surveillance of Salmonella spp. in the Philippines during 2013-2014.
The study characterized various AMR genes and mutations in Salmonella isolates from the Philippines, highlighting the presence of ESBL genes, plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance genes, and mutations in gyrA and parC associated with fluoroquinolone resistance.
Three Distinct Annotation Platforms Differ in Detection of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Long-Read, Short-Read, and Hybrid Sequences Derived from Total Genomic DNA or from Purified Plasmid DNA.
The study compared different annotation platforms for detecting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in various sequencing data types. It found that plasmid DNA purification was unnecessary for detecting plasmid-borne AMR genes and that hybrid sequencing improved AMR gene detection. The study also highlighted variations in AMR gene detection among different databases.
Clonal Dissemination of Multidrug-Resistant and Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae Clonal Complex in a Chinese Hospital.
The study identifies multiple lineages of carbapenem-resistant hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (cr-hvKp) within the CC15 clonal complex, highlighting the dissemination of resistance genes such as bla KPC-2, bla SHV-28, and bla TEM-1B, along with virulence plasmids contributing to hypervirulence.
Genomic Study of Chromosomally and Plasmid-Mediated Multidrug Resistance and Virulence Determinants in Klebsiella Pneumoniae Isolates Obtained from a Tertiary Hospital in Al-Kharj, KSA.
The study identified several AMR genes in K. pneumoniae isolates, including blaOXA-1, blaCTX-M-3, blaOXA-232, catB3, aac(6')-Ib-cr, dfrA14, IntI1, IS1, RepE, qnrB4, qnrB55, qnrS1, aph(3")-Ib, sul2, aadA2, SHV-190, SHV-26, SHV-11, tet(A), fosA, OqxA, and OqxB, which confer resistance to various antibiotics such as beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, trimethoprim, quinolones, sulfonamides, and fosfomycin.
Relationship of OqxAB efflux pump to antibiotic resistance, mainly fluoroquinolones in Klebsiella pneumoniae, isolated from hospitalized patients.
The study found a high prevalence of OqxAB efflux pump genes in K. pneumoniae isolates from hospitalized patients, with significant associations between oqx B and ciprofloxacin resistance, and between oqx A and resistance to ceftriaxone and chloramphenicol.
Dynamics of Microbial Community and Potential Microbial Pollutants in Shopping Malls.
The study identified several antimicrobial resistance genes, including CRP, ACT-1, baeR, acrA, H-NS, and oqxB, in Enterobacteriaceae isolates from shopping mall surfaces, highlighting the presence of multidrug efflux systems and antibiotic target alterations as key resistance mechanisms.
Taxonomic Assignment-Based Genome Reconstruction from Apical Periodontal Metagenomes to Identify Antibiotic Resistance and Virulence Factors.
The study identified several antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in metagenomic assemblies from apical periodontal infections, highlighting the presence of multidrug resistance mechanisms in Enterobacter and Pseudomonas species.
Molecular insights into novel environmental strains of Klebsiella quasipneumoniae harboring different antimicrobial-resistance genes.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance genes in novel environmental strains of Klebsiella quasipneumoniae, including fosA, bla OKP, oqxB, oqxA, bla SHV−1, bla OXA−1, aac(6')-Ib-cr, catB, and aph(3”)-Ia, which confer resistance to various antibiotics such as fosfomycin, beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, and chloramphenicol.
A novel approach for combining the metagenome, metaresistome, metareplicome and causal inference to determine the microbes and their antibiotic resistance gene repertoire that contribute to dysbiosis.
The study identifies specific antibacterial resistance (ABR) genes that may contribute to exponential cell division in the presence of antibiotics for various pathogens, including Klebsiella pneumoniae, Citrobacter freundii, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Veillonella parvula, and Clostridium perfringens.
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.
Epidemiology and Genetic Characteristics of Carbapenem-Resistant Escherichia coli in Chinese Intensive Care Unit Analyzed by Whole-Genome Sequencing: a Prospective Observational Study.
The study identified bla KPC-2 and bla NDM-5 as the main carbapenem resistance genes in carbapenem-resistant Escherichia coli (CREC) isolates. Additionally, various other resistance genes were detected, including extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (CTX-M-14, CTX-M-15, CTX-M-27, CTX-M-3, OXA-1, OXA-10, TEM-1), aminoglycoside resistance genes (aac(3)-IId, aac(3)-Iva, aac(6′)-Ib-AKT, aac(6′)-Ib-D181Y, aadA1, aadA2, aadA5, aph(3″)-Ib, aph(3′)-Ia, aph(4)-Ia, aph(6)-Id), quinolone resistance genes (qnrS1, qnrS2), tetracycline resistance genes (oqxA10, oqxB17), fosfomycin resistance gene (fosA3), and chloramphenicol resistance genes (cmlA1, cmlA5).
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.
Analysis of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes (ARGs) in Enterobacterales and A. baumannii Clinical Strains Colonizing a Single Italian Patient.
The study identified various antimicrobial resistance genes in Enterobacterales and A. baumannii clinical strains from a single patient, highlighting the presence of blaNDM-1, qnrS1, aadA1, strA-strB, sul2, tet(J), catA1, blaACT-15, blaTEM-1B, dfrA14, oqxB, fosA, blaLEN-22, blaOXA-23, blaADC-25, blaOXA-66, armA, mph(E), msr(E), and tetB, indicating multidrug resistance and potential for horizontal gene transfer.
Exploiting a targeted resistome sequencing approach in assessing antimicrobial resistance in retail foods.
The study identifies a wide array of antimicrobial resistance genes in retail food samples, highlighting the significant role of Enterobacteriaceae in carrying these resistance determinants. The targeted resistome sequencing approach effectively detects and characterizes these genes, demonstrating its superiority over traditional shotgun metagenomics.
Identification of diverse antibiotic resistant bacteria in agricultural soil with H(2)(18)O stable isotope probing combined with high-throughput sequencing.
The study identified several antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) in agricultural soil using H2 18O stable isotope probing combined with high-throughput sequencing. These included aph(3')-IIc, oqxB, blaTEM-181, blaL1, and dfrB3, which conferred resistance to various antibiotics such as aminoglycosides, chloramphenicol, quinolones, trimethoprim, and beta-lactams.
Genomic and functional characterization of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae from hospital wastewater.
The study identified the bla KPC-2 gene as a major contributor to carbapenem resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from hospital wastewater, demonstrating its successful in vitro transfer through conjugation.
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.
Molecular Characterization of the Convergent Carbapenem-Resistant and Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae Strain K1-ST23, Collected in Chile during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The study identified carbapenem-resistant hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae strain K-2157, which harbors multiple AMR genes including blaSHV-190, blaTEM-1, blaOXA-9, blaKPC-2, fosA, oqxA, and oqxB, along with virulence-associated plasmids and an integrative and conjugative element (ICE).
Blab(TEM)-positive Salmonella enterica serovars Agona and Derby are prevalent among food-producing animals in Chongqing, China.
Case report: A successfully treated case of community-acquired urinary tract infection due to Klebsiella aerogenes in Bangladesh.
The study identifies several AMR genes in a multidrug-resistant Klebsiella aerogenes strain, including genes conferring resistance to aminoglycosides, beta-lactams, fluoroquinolones, and others. The strain was found to be susceptible to carbapenems and polymyxins.
Antimicrobial resistance heterogeneity among multidrug-resistant Gram-negative pathogens: Phenotypic, genotypic, and proteomic analysis.
The study identified various AMR genes in multidrug-resistant Gram-negative pathogens, highlighting the prevalence of bla CTX-M-15, bla CMY-42, bla NDM-5, aadA, bla TEM-1B, bla OXA-232, bla NDM-1, rmtB, rmtC, bla VEB, bla VIM-2, aph(3'), strA/B, bla OXA-23, aph (3′), catB, dfrB, bla VIM-2, fosA, oqxA, oqxB, bla OXA-23, bla CARB, bla OXA-91, bla OXA-51, bla PAO, bla SHV, aph (3′)-Ib, aph (6)-Id, mphE, msrE, ermB, mphA, aadA, rmtB, qnrB, dfrA, sul1, sul2, and fosA7.
Comparing antimicrobial resistant genes and phenotypes across multiple sequencing platforms and assays for Enterobacterales clinical isolates.
The study compared antimicrobial resistance genes and phenotypes across different sequencing platforms and assays for Enterobacterales clinical isolates, highlighting the detection of various AMR genes such as blaKPC-2, qnrB, oqxA, oqxB, sul1, sul2, drfA*, aac(3)-IIe, and blaCTX-M-1, which conferred resistance to multiple antibiotics.
Outbreak of OXA-232-producing carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae ST15 in a Chinese teaching hospital: a molecular epidemiological study.
The study identified the presence of multiple AMR genes, including blaOXA-232, blaCTX-M-15, blaSHV-28, fosA, oqxA, oqxB, tet(E), AAC(6')-Ib, APH(3'')-Ib, APH(6)-Id, TEM-1, sul2, QnrB17, QnrB1, dfrA14, arr-2, AAC(6')-Ib9, and rmtF, in OXA-232-producing CRKP isolates from a hospital outbreak in China.
Antibiotic Resistance Mediated by Escherichia coli in Kuwait Marine Environment as Revealed through Genomic Analysis.
The study identified various antibiotic resistance genes in Escherichia coli isolates from Kuwait's marine environment, including beta-lactamases, aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes, fluoroquinolone resistance genes, sulfonamide resistance genes, tetracycline resistance genes, and macrolide resistance genes. Additionally, the MFS-type drug efflux gene mdfA was commonly found in E. coli isolates.
Comparative Genomic Analysis Reveals the Emergence of ST-231 and ST-395 Klebsiella pneumoniae Strains Associated with the High Transmissibility of bla(KPC) Plasmids.
The study identifies multiple AMR genes, including blaOXA-232, blaCTX-M-15, dfrA14, aac(6')-Ib-cr, and others, in K. pneumoniae isolates, highlighting the role of integrons and plasmids in the dissemination of resistance.
Genomic characterization of tigecycline-resistant Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from hospital sewage.
The study identifies tet(X4) and tmexCD1-toprJ1 as key genes contributing to tigecycline resistance in E. coli and K. pneumoniae isolates from hospital sewage, highlighting the role of plasmid-mediated resistance and efflux pump overexpression.
Prevalence, antibiotic resistance and molecular characterization of Staphylococcus aureus in ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables in Shanghai, China.
The study identified several antibiotic resistance genes in Staphylococcus aureus isolates from ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables in Shanghai, China, including genes conferring resistance to beta-lactams, fluoroquinolones, aminoglycosides, lincosamides, and fosfomycin.
Genomic analysis of multidrug-resistant Delftia tsuruhatensis isolated from raw bovine milk.
The study identifies multiple efflux pump genes and a genus-specific OXA-926-like beta-lactamase in the multidrug-resistant Delftia tsuruhatensis strain MR-6/3H, contributing to resistance against various antibiotics.
Genomic Characterization of Two NDM-5-Producing Isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae ST11 from a Single Patient.
The study identified two NDM-5-producing K. pneumoniae ST11 isolates from a single patient, highlighting the presence of multiple acquired antimicrobial resistance genes, including blaNDM-5, blaCTX-M-15, and rmtB, along with other resistance determinants.
Genomic Characterization of a Plasmid-Free and Highly Drug-Resistant Salmonella enterica Serovar Indiana Isolate in China.
The study identifies 54 AMR genes and three AMR gene cassettes in the plasmid-free, highly drug-resistant Salmonella enterica serovar Indiana isolate S1467, contributing to resistance against multiple antimicrobial classes.
Genomic insights and antimicrobial resistance profiles of CRKP and non-CRKP isolates in a Beijing geriatric medical center: emphasizing the bla(KPC-2) carrying high-risk clones and their spread.
The study identifies blaKPC-2 as a key gene in carbapenem resistance among CRKP isolates, along with other resistance genes such as rmtB, APH(3')-Ia, and QnrB4. It also highlights the prevalence of ST11-KL47-OL101 clones and the role of plasmid pKpnR03_2 in the spread of resistance.
Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria in Surgical Intensive Care Units: Antibiotic Susceptibility and β-Lactamase Characterization.
The study identified OXA-48 carbapenemase in 82.9% of K. pneumoniae isolates and NDM in 7.3%. bla CTX-M-15, bla SHV, and bla OXA-1 were also detected. Additionally, aac(6")-Ib, dfrA14, oqxA, and oqxB were found to confer resistance to aminoglycosides, trimethoprim, and fluoroquinolones.
Impact of low-dose ozone nanobubble treatments on antimicrobial resistance genes in pond water.
Low-dose ozone nanobubble treatments increased the relative abundance of antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) in pond water, particularly those associated with efflux pumps and beta-lactam resistance.
Genomic characterization of carbapenem and colistin-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from humans and dogs.
The study characterized carbapenem and colistin-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from humans and dogs in Thailand, identifying multiple beta-lactamase genes, fosfomycin resistance genes, quinolone resistance genes, and the mcr-3.5 gene for colistin resistance.
Four novel Acinetobacter lwoffii strains isolated from the milk of cows in China with subclinical mastitis.
Four Acinetobacter lwoffii strains were isolated from the milk of cows with subclinical mastitis in China. These strains exhibited multidrug resistance and carried 17 resistance genes, including beta-lactamase, aminoglycoside-modifying, fluoroquinolone, tetracycline, sulfonamide, and chloramphenicol resistance genes.
Pathogenomics analysis of high-risk clone ST147 multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from a patient in Egypt.
The study identifies multiple AMR genes in the MDR-KP isolate WSF99, including various beta-lactamases, carbapenemase, aminoglycoside modifying enzymes, fluoroquinolone resistance genes, and others, highlighting the complex resistance profile of this high-risk clone.
The mobilome landscape of biocide-resistance in Brazilian ESKAPE isolates.
The study identified multiple biocide resistance genes in Brazilian ESKAPE isolates, highlighting the presence of resistance mechanisms against benzalkonium chloride, chlorhexidine, and triclosan. Key genes included efflux pumps (acrE/envC, acrF/envD, adeA, adeB, adeC, mexD, oqxA, oqxB, qacA, qacR, sdeB), enzyme modifiers (fabV, sh-fabI), and porins (kpnO).
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.
Discovery of clinical isolation of drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae with overexpression of OqxB efflux pump as the decisive drug resistance factor.
The study identifies the OqxB efflux pump as a key factor in quinolone resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae, demonstrating that its overexpression leads to increased resistance to quinolones such as levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin.
Synergistic Antimicrobial and Anti-Biofilm Effects of Chlorhexidine and Plumbagin Against Klebsiella pneumoniae
Plumbagin enhances the antimicrobial and anti-biofilm effects of chlorhexidine against clinical Klebsiella pneumoniae by reducing resistance mutations.
Downregulation of Klebsiella pneumoniae RND efflux pump genes following indole signal produced by Escherichia coli.
The study found that indole produced by Escherichia coli downregulated the expression of RND efflux pump genes (acrA, acrB, oqxA, and oqxB) in Klebsiella pneumoniae, leading to reduced antibiotic resistance.
Geneticand phenotypic characterization of a novel ST45-K43 carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae strain causing bloodstream infection: a potential clinical threat.
The study identifies a novel ST45-K43 carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae strain, 18SHX166, carrying multiple antimicrobial resistance genes including bla KPC-2, oqxA, oqxB, fosA7, bla SHV26, aph(3′)-Ia, bleO, tet(A), dfrA14, and bla TEM1B. The strain exhibits multidrug resistance and high transmissibility.
Analyzing Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria from Wastewater in Pakistan Using Whole-Genome Sequencing.
The study identifies several AMR genes and mutations in wastewater isolates from Pakistan, highlighting the presence of carbapenemases like blaNDM-5 and blaOXA-1, as well as quinolone resistance determinants such as gyrA and parC mutations. These findings emphasize the role of wastewater as a reservoir for clinically relevant AMR genes.
Metagenome mining divulges virulent and multidrug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa ST242 and Klebsiella michiganensis ST∗1b23 coinfecting an 8-month-old meningitis infant under ICU in Kampala, Uganda, East Africa.
The study identified four acquired AMR genes (aph(3')-Ia, blaOXY-1, OqxA, and OqxB) and mutations in OmpK35 and OmpK36 associated with cephalosporin and carbapenem resistance in K. michiganensis RSM9152B-2.
Genomic characterisation of an extended-spectrum β-Lactamase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae isolate assigned to a novel sequence type (6914).
The study reports the genomic characterization of an extended-spectrum β-Lactamase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae isolate, Cow102, which exhibits multidrug resistance. It identifies several resistance genes, including blaSHV-1, blaSHV-11, blaSHV-13, blaSHV-26, blaSHV-70, blaSHV-78, blaSHV-98, blaSHV-145, blaTEM-1B, aadA2, catA2, catII, dfrA16, fosA, oqxA, oqxB, sul1, sul2, and tet(D).
Multidrug-resistant ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae complex in Czech hospitals, wastewaters and surface waters.
The study identified multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae complex isolates carrying various beta-lactamase genes such as bla CTX-M-15, bla GES-51, bla OXA-48, bla NDM-1, and bla KPC-3, along with other resistance genes like oqxA, oqxB, sul2, aph(6)-Id, dfr14, qnrB1, and aac(6')-Ib-cr.
Proximity-Ligation Metagenomic Sequence Analysis Reveals That the Antibiotic Resistome Makes Significant Transitions During Municipal Wastewater Treatment.
The study reveals significant transitions in the antibiotic resistome during municipal wastewater treatment, highlighting the presence of various ARGs in untreated wastewater and their reduced abundance in treated samples. Notably, certain ARGs like blaOXA, mef(A), and msr(D) were prevalent in untreated wastewater, while others like aph(3")-Ib, aph(6)-Id, mef(C), mph(A), and mph(G) were more prominent in activated sludge samples.
Pandemic one health clones of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae producing CTX-M-14, CTX-M-27, CTX-M-55 and CTX-M-65 ESβLs among companion animals in northern Ecuador.
The study identifies CTX-M-55, CTX-M-65, CTX-M-27, and CTX-M-14 ESβL-producing E. coli and K. pneumoniae in companion animals in Ecuador, highlighting their global One Health significance and the need for surveillance programs.
Assessment of Antibiotic Resistance Among Isolates of Klebsiella spp. and Raoultella spp. in Wildlife and Their Environment from Portugal: A Positive Epidemiologic Outcome.
The study identified a single multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing K. pneumoniae isolate from soil samples carrying multiple resistance genes, including bla CTX-M-15, bla TEM-1, bla SHV-28, bla OXA-1, qnr B1, oqx A, oqx B19, aac (6′)-Ibcr, sul 2, dfr A14, tet A, aph (6)-Id, aph (3″)-Ib, acr D, cat B3, and Int I1.
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.
An Insight into the Presence of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Opportunistic Pathogenic Bacteria Isolated from Farm-Reared Crickets.
The study identified various antimicrobial resistance genes in opportunistic pathogenic bacteria isolated from farm-reared crickets, including beta-lactamases such as blaSHV-81, blaSHV-110, blaZ, blaOXY-2-6, blaACT-16, blaSHV-70, blaSHV-13, and blaSHV-11, as well as genes for fosfomycin resistance (fosB1, fosA), tetracycline resistance (tet(J)), and disinfectant resistance (qacG).
Disruption of zinc homeostasis reverses tigecycline resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae.
The study shows that disrupting zinc homeostasis using PBT2 and zinc ions can reverse tigecycline resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae by inhibiting efflux pump mechanisms.
Chlorpromazine inhibits the plasmid-mediated oqxAB multidrug efflux pump in Escherichia coli isolates of Egyptian patients with utis.
The study identifies the oqxA and oqxB genes as plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance determinants in E. coli isolates from Egyptian patients with UTIs. Chlorpromazine was shown to inhibit the efflux pump activity, reducing levofloxacin resistance.
Antimicrobial and Metal Resistance Genes in Bacteria Isolated from Mine Water in Austria.
The study identified a variety of antimicrobial and metal resistance genes in bacteria isolated from mine water in Austria, highlighting the prevalence of multidrug efflux pumps and beta-lactamase genes. It also noted the presence of specific metal resistance genes such as ruvB, copA, recGM, and mgtA, as well as co-resistance genes like arsBM, acrD, and the mer operon.
First identification and whole-genome characterization of human-associated Enterobacter roggenkampii and Enterobacter sichuanensis carrying bla(IMI-4) carbapenemase in Costa Rica.
The study identifies the first occurrence of bla(IMI-4) carbapenemase in Costa Rica, carried by Enterobacter roggenkampii and Enterobacter sichuanensis. The gene is located within a chromosomal EcloIMEX-2-like element, highlighting its potential for interspecies mobility.
Genomic Characterization of NDM-1 Harboring Extensively-Drug Resistance Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolate From ICU-Admitted Patient With COVID-19.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance genes in an extensively drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolate, including bla NDM-1, armA, msrE, mphE, BRP, bla OXA-1, aadA2, dfrA12, qnrB1, bla CTX-M-15, and cat1, highlighting the complex resistance mechanisms in this isolate.
AmrProfiler: A Comprehensive Tool for Antimicrobial Resistance Gene Detection and Analysis
AmrProfiler identifies a wide range of AMR genes and mutations across multiple bacterial species, demonstrating high accuracy and broader species coverage compared to existing tools.
Presence of microplastic particles increased abundance of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance genes in microbial communities from the Oder river water and sediment.
The study identified several antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in microbial communities from the Oder river water and sediment, including blaTEM-116, erm(F), otr(C), ole(C), oqxB, dfrB3, tcr3, otr(A), vat(F), mph(E), srmB, and qepA4. These genes were associated with resistance to various antibiotics such as beta-lactams, macrolides, tetracyclines, and fluoroquinolones.
Drug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae from patients and hospital effluent: a correlation?
The study identified multiple antibiotic resistance genes in clinical Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates, including bla TEM, bla SHV, bla CTX-M, and bla OXA families, as well as aminoglycoside, fluoroquinolone, and sulfonamide resistance genes. Effluent isolates showed fewer resistance genes and lower resistance levels compared to clinical isolates.
The pet café is a neglected site for transmission of antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia coli in urban life.
The study identifies multiple antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) in Escherichia coli isolates from pet cafés, highlighting the role of plasmids in the transmission of these genes. Key ARGs include tet(X4), sul2, sul3, strA, strB, dfrA14, qnrS1, qnrS2, oqxB, blaCTX-M-15, blaCTX-M-14, blaCTX-M-65, floR, and tet(A).
A Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli Caused the Death of the Chinese Soft-Shelled Turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis).
The study identifies a multidrug-resistant E. coli strain (HD-593) isolated from diseased Chinese soft-shelled turtles, which exhibits resistance to 14 antibiotics and carries several resistance genes including quinolone, aminoglycoside, beta-lactam, and acylaminol resistance genes.
Clonal dissemination and persistence of Carbapenem-resistant bla (KPC-2) harbouring Klebsiella pneumoniae ST307 in a Tertiary Hospital in the Republic of Korea.
Genomic analysis of contaminant Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, from placental swab culture, carrying antibiotic resistance: a potential hospital laboratory contaminant.
The study identified six antibiotic resistance genes in Stenotrophomonas maltophilia RAOG732, including aac(6')-Iz, aac(6')-Ib7, aph(3')-IIc, oqxB, sul1, and blaL1, which conferred resistance to aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones, folate synthesis inhibitors, and beta-lactams.
Whole-Genome Sequencing and Bioinformatics Analysis of ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in a Ghanaian teaching hospital.
The study identified multiple beta-lactamase genes, including bla SHV, bla CTX-M-15, bla TEM-1B, and bla OXA-1, as well as a variety of other resistance genes such as aac(3)-IIa, aac(6')-Ib-cr, aph(3'')-Ib, aph(6)-Id, aadA1, qnrB1, qnrB4, qnrB2, qnrB19, sul2, sul1, dfrA14, dfrA15, OqxA, OqxB, fosA, qacE, tetA, and tetD. Mutations in ompK36 and ompK37 were also found to contribute to reduced susceptibility to cephalosporins and carbapenems.
Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella enterica isolated from cattle farms in Inner Mongolia.
The study identified several AMR genes in Salmonella enterica isolates from Inner Mongolia, including bla TEM-1, cmlA, tetA, tetB, tetM, aadA2, aph(3')-IIa, aacC4, aac(3)-IIa, sul1, sul3, oqxA, and oqxB, which confer resistance to beta-lactams, chloramphenicol, tetracyclines, aminoglycosides, sulfonamides, and quinolones.
Clonal Dissemination of Pandrug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae ST392KL27 in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Mexico.
Research note: Emergence of bla(NDM-13) producing Escherichia coli from a broiler chicken and farm environment in Jiangsu Province, China.
The study identified blaNDM-13-producing E. coli strains in a chicken farm in Jiangsu Province, China, which exhibit multidrug resistance, including resistance to carbapenems, aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, and florfenicol. The study also characterizes the plasmids carrying blaNDM-13 and confirms their ability to transfer between bacteria.
Genomic Characterization of Pan-Drug Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae KPNW Isolated From UTI Patient in Bangladesh.
The study identifies 42 antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in the pan-drug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolate KPNW, including beta-lactamases (bla CTX-M-15, bla NDM-1, bla OXA-1, bla TEM-63, bla TEM-104, bla SHV-28), tetracycline resistance genes (tet(A)), and efflux pump genes (oqxA, oqxB, marA, marR, ompK37, pbp3, crp, h-ns, kpnG, kpnH, parC, rsmA). Additionally, the isolate shows resistance to polymyxin B and colistin through modifications in lipid A (eptB, arnT, lptD, msbA, vanG) and other mechanisms.
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