Complete genome sequences of Incl1 Plasmids carrying extended-spectrum B-Lactamase genes

M.S.M. Brouwer, A. Bossers, F. Harders, A. van Essen-Zandbergen, D.J. Mevius, H.E. Smith

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Abstract

Extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) confer resistance to clinically relevant antibiotics. Often, the resistance genes are carried by conjugative plasmids which are responsible for dissemination. Five IncI1 plasmids carrying ESBLs from commensal and clinical Escherichia coli isolates were completely sequenced and annotated along with a non-ESBL carrying IncI1 plasmid.
Original languageEnglish
Article numbere00859-14
JournalGenome Announcements
Volume2
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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