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16S rRNA (guanine(1405)-N(7))-methyltransferase RmtB2
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| Allele | Database | Papers | Drug Classes | Organisms | Countries | Years | Sequence Accession | Protein Accession |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RmtB2 | Reference Gene CatalogResFinder Database | 2 | GENTAMICIN, TOBRAMYCIN +2 | Enterobacter cloacae | - | - | JN968578.1 | AFC75738.1 |
| RmtB3 | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | AMINOGLYCOSIDE | Escherichia coli | - | - | JN968579.1 | AFC75739.1 |
| RmtB4 | Reference Gene CatalogReslit | 4 | AMINOGLYCOSIDE, aminoglycosides +2 | Proteus mirabilis +1 | Egypt, Norway | 2023, 2025 | KM999534.1 | AJL33745.1 |
| rmtB | Card DatabaseResFinder DatabaseReslit | 161 | kanamycin, tobramycin +22 | Escherichia coli +36 | Japan, Japan|Europe|Taiwan|Poland|France, South Korea, United States, China, Australia, Belgium, Vietnam, Japan|India|Brazil|United States|China|Saudi Arabia|Europe, Algeria, India, Kenya, Shanghai, China, São Tomé and Príncipe, Brazil, Europe|United States|China|Brazil|Australia|Spain|Germany|Iran|Switzerland|France|Portugal|Japan|Belgium|South Korea|Vietnam|Taiwan|India|Egypt|South Africa|Algeria, Tanzania|Thailand|human|swine, Switzerland, Greece, Italy|Far East countries, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Italy, northeast India, Japan|South America|United States|Europe|Asia, Latin America, Netherlands|Greece|Romania, Canada, Europe, India|United States, Oman, Tanzania, Shandong Province|China, Myanmar, Europe|USA|Portugal|Germany|Australia|China|India|Pakistan|Sweden|Colorado, Netherlands, Zhejiang Province, China, Singapore, Korea, Guangdong Province, China, East China, China|Bolivia|United States|Canada|New Zealand, Jordan, Argentina, Beijing, UK, Bangladesh|Brazil|Greece|Italy|Kenya|South Africa|Thailand|Uganda|Vietnam, Guangdong, China, Thailand, Fiji, Bulgaria|Europe, Uruguay, France, northern China, United Arab Emirates, Wuhan, China|Europe|Americas|Asia|North Africa|Middle East, Shandong, China | 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 | AM886293.1 | CAP07796.1 |
| RmtB1 | Card DatabaseReference Gene CatalogResFinder DatabaseReslit | 10 | TOBRAMYCIN, AMINOGLYCOSIDE +11 | Serratia marcescens +9 | Shanghai, China, France, China, Germany|Ukraine, Bulgaria|Europe, Ireland, Asia|China | 2004, 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025 | AB103506.1 | BAC81971.1 |
| rmtB-1 | Reslit | 3 | amikacin, gentamicin +3 | Enterobacteriaceae +3 | Brazil, Hanoi, Vietnam, China | 2018, 2023, 2025 | MF150084|MF150122|MF150121|MF150120|MF150119|MF135602|MF150123|MF150124|MF150118|MF150117 | - |
| rmt B | Reslit | 1 | aminoglycosides | Escherichia coli | Italy | 2022 | ERS12773674|ERS12773675|ERS12773676|ERS12773677|ERS12773678|ERS12773679|ERS12773680|ERS12773681|ERS12773682|ERS12773683|ERS12773684|ERS12773685|ERS12773686|ERS12773687|ERS12773688|ERS12773689|ERS12773690|ERS12773691|ERS12773692|ERS12773693|ERS12773694|ERS12773695|ERS12773696|ERS12773697|ERS12773698|ERS12841964|ERS12841965|ERS12841966|ERS12841967|ERS12841968|ERS12841969|ERS12841970|ERS12841971|ERS12841972|ERS12841973|ERS12841974|ERS12413439|Ers12413440|CP023897|CP024806|KX523903|MG570092|KX894452|CP026476|MG228426|NZ_CP040399.1 | - |
| rmt B4 | Reslit | 1 | aminoglycosides | Pseudomonas aeruginosa | South Africa | 2024 | NCBI:GCA_017292115.1|NCBI:CP075176.1|NCBI:GCA_009791355.1|NCBI:GCA_003725635.1|NCBI:CP054917.1|NCBI:CP041945.1|NCBI:GCA_003954525.1|NCBI:GCA_003954355.1|NCBI:GCA_002411915.1|NCBI:CP041774.1|NCBI:GCA_000796095.1|NCBI:GCA_000790805.1|NCBI:GCA_000791735.1|NCBI:LR134330.1|NCBI:GCA_003585175.1|NCBI:GCA_003836135.1|NCBI:GCA_017693745.1|NCBI:GCA_017693755.1|NCBI:GCA_017693465.1 | - |
| rmtB2 | ResFinder Database | 1 | TOBRAMYCIN, AMIKACIN +1 | Enterobacter cloacae | - | - | JN968578 | - |
Plasmid-mediated 16S rRNA methylase in Serratia marcescens conferring high-level resistance to aminoglycosides.
The study identifies a novel plasmid-mediated 16S rRNA methylase, rmtB, in Serratia marcescens S-95, which confers high-level resistance to multiple aminoglycosides.
Plasmid-mediated 16S rRNA methylase in Serratia marcescens conferring high-level resistance to aminoglycosides.
Plasmid-mediated 16S rRNA methylase in Serratia marcescens conferring high-level resistance to aminoglycosides.
Plasmid-mediated 16S rRNA methylase in Serratia marcescens conferring high-level resistance to aminoglycosides.
Plasmid-mediated 16S rRNA methylase in Serratia marcescens conferring high-level resistance to aminoglycosides.
Global spread of multiple aminoglycoside resistance genes.
The study identifies the global spread of 16S rRNA methylase genes rmtA, rmtB, and armA in gram-negative bacilli, highlighting their role in aminoglycoside resistance.
Transferable resistance to aminoglycosides by methylation of G1405 in 16S rRNA and to hydrophilic fluoroquinolones by QepA-mediated efflux in Escherichia coli.
The study identifies the rmtB gene, which confers resistance to aminoglycosides through methylation of G1405 in 16S rRNA, and the qepA gene, which mediates resistance to hydrophilic fluoroquinolones via efflux.
Distribution of conjugative-plasmid-mediated 16S rRNA methylase genes among amikacin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae isolates collected in 1995 to 1998 and 2001 to 2006 at a university hospital in South Korea and identification of conjugative plasmids mediating dissemination of 16S rRNA methylase.
The study identified the presence of the armA and rmtB genes in amikacin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae isolates, which confer high-level resistance to aminoglycosides. These genes were found to be carried by various conjugative plasmids, contributing to the spread of multidrug resistance.
Escherichia coli isolate coproducing 16S rRNA Methylase and CTX-M-type extended-spectrum beta-lactamase isolated from an outpatient in the United States.
The study reports the isolation of an Escherichia coli strain coproducing 16S rRNA methylase RmtB and extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) CTX-M-65, highlighting the coexistence of multiple resistance mechanisms on the same plasmid.
Efflux-mediated drug resistance in bacteria: an update.
The paper provides an updated overview of drug efflux pumps in bacteria, focusing on their structure, mechanisms, and roles in multidrug resistance. It highlights the importance of RND, MFS, MATE, SMR, and ABC transporters in efflux-mediated resistance.
Coexistence of multiple antimicrobial-resistance genes in a carbapenem-resistant Citrobacter freundii clinical isolate from China.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial-resistance genes, including blaKPC-2, ampC, rmtB, and armA, in a carbapenem-resistant Citrobacter freundii clinical isolate from China.
High prevalence of plasmid-mediated 16S rRNA methylase gene rmtB among Escherichia coli clinical isolates from a Chinese teaching hospital.
The study found a high prevalence of the plasmid-mediated 16S rRNA methylase gene rmtB among clinical E. coli isolates from a Chinese teaching hospital, with 36 out of 37 amikacin-resistant isolates harboring the rmtB gene.
Emergence of metallo-β-lactamase NDM-1-producing multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli in Australia.
The study reports the first identification of the bla NDM-1 metallo-β-lactamase gene in Australia, along with the extended-spectrum β-lactamase CTX-M-15 and 16S rRNA methylases ArmA and RmtB, which confer high-level resistance to aminoglycosides in a multidrug-resistant E. coli isolate.
Emergence of NDM-1-producing Enterobacteriaceae in Belgium.
The study reports the emergence of NDM-1-producing Enterobacteriaceae in Belgium, highlighting the presence of multiple resistance mechanisms including blaNDM-1, qnrA6, qnrB1, qnrB2, and various beta-lactamases, rRNA methylases, and quinolone resistance genes.
blaKPC and rmtB on a single plasmid in Enterobacter amnigenus and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from the same patient.
The study reports the identification of blaKPC-2 and rmtB genes on a single plasmid in Enterobacter amnigenus and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from the same patient, highlighting the coexistence of carbapenem and aminoglycoside resistance mechanisms.
Epidemic of Klebsiella pneumoniae ST11 clone coproducing KPC-2 and 16S rRNA methylase RmtB in a Chinese University Hospital.
The study identifies the emergence of Klebsiella pneumoniae ST11 clones co-producing KPC-2 and the 16S rRNA methylase RmtB, which confer high-level resistance to aminoglycosides and carbapenems.
A high throughput multiplex PCR assay for simultaneous detection of seven aminoglycoside-resistance genes in Enterobacteriaceae.
The study developed a high-throughput GeXP assay for the simultaneous detection of seven aminoglycoside-resistance genes, including five aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes and two 16S rRNA methyltransferases, demonstrating high sensitivity and specificity.
Emergence of 16S rRNA methylase-producing Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates in hospitals in Vietnam.
The study identifies the emergence of 16S rRNA methylase-producing Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates in hospitals in Vietnam, highlighting the presence of armA and rmtB genes conferring resistance to aminoglycosides, along with bla OXA-23-like and bla OXA-51-like genes contributing to carbapenem resistance.
Prevalence and characteristics of rmtB and qepA in Escherichia coli isolated from diseased animals in China.
The study identified rmtB and qepA as prevalent AMR genes in E. coli isolates from diseased animals in China, with rmtB associated with high-level resistance to aminoglycosides and qepA linked to fluoroquinolone resistance.
IncA/C plasmid-mediated spread of CMY-2 in multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli from food animals in China.
The study identifies the spread of CMY-2, CMY-41, and CMY-64 beta-lactamase genes in multidrug-resistant E. coli from food animals in China, highlighting the role of IncA/C plasmids in their transfer and the coexistence of other resistance genes such as qnrS1, floR, aac-(6′)-Ib-cr, oqxA, and rmtB.
The emergence of the 16S rRNA methyltransferase RmtB in a multidrug-resistant Serratia marcescens isolate in China.
The study reports the first detection of the rmtB gene in a multidrug-resistant Serratia marcescens isolate in China, along with quinolone resistance genes and various β-lactamase genes, contributing to resistance against β-lactams, aminoglycosides, and fluoroquinolones.
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.
Characterization of genetic structures of the QepA3 gene in clinical isolates of Enterobacteriaceae.
The study characterizes the genetic structures of the qepA3 gene in Enterobacteriaceae isolates, identifying associated resistance genes such as blaCTX-M-14, blaTEM-12, and rmtB, which contribute to multidrug resistance.
Complete Sequence of a Novel IncR-F33:A–:B– Plasmid, pKP1034, Harboring fosA3, blaKPC-2, blaCTX-M-65, blaSHV-12, and rmtB from an Epidemic Klebsiella pneumoniae Sequence Type 11 Strain in China.
The study identifies a novel plasmid pKP1034 carrying multiple resistance genes including fosA3, blaKPC-2, blaCTX-M-65, blaSHV-12, and rmtB in a Klebsiella pneumoniae ST11 strain, highlighting the complex resistance mechanisms and potential for horizontal gene transfer.
Co-spread of metal and antibiotic resistance within ST3-IncHI2 plasmids from E. coli isolates of food-producing animals.
The study identifies multiple antibiotic resistance genes, including oqxAB, bla CTX-M, aac(6')-Ib-cr, floR, qnrS1, rmtB, fosA3, pcoA, and silE, on ST3-IncHI2 plasmids from E. coli isolates of food-producing animals, highlighting the co-spreading of metal and antibiotic resistance.
Aminoglycoside Resistance: The Emergence of Acquired 16S Ribosomal RNA Methyltransferases.
The paper discusses the emergence and characteristics of acquired 16S ribosomal RNA methyltransferases (16S-RMTases) that confer resistance to aminoglycosides, particularly in gram-negative bacteria. It highlights the importance of these genes in multidrug-resistant organisms and their association with other resistance mechanisms such as carbapenemases.
Identification of an NDM-5-producing Escherichia coli Sequence Type 167 in a Neonatal Patient in China.
The study identifies NDM-5-producing Escherichia coli ST167 in a neonatal patient in China, highlighting the spread of carbapenem resistance through the bla NDM-5 gene and other resistance mechanisms.
Occurence of ArmA and RmtB Aminoglycoside Resistance 16S rRNA Methylases in Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamases Producing Escherichia coli in Algerian Hospitals.
The study identified the presence of 16S rRNA methylase genes armA and rmtB in extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli isolates from Algerian hospitals, highlighting the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains.
Rapid Aminoglycoside NP Test for Rapid Detection of Multiple Aminoglycoside Resistance in Enterobacteriaceae.
The study presents a rapid colorimetric test for detecting multiple aminoglycoside resistance in Enterobacteriaceae, focusing on the identification of 16S rRNA methylases (armA, rmtB, rmtC, rmtF, rmtG, npmA) and aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes (aac(3)-IV, aac(3)-Ia, aac(3)-V, aph(3')-I, aph(3')-Ib, ant(2'')).
Occurrence of Acquired 16S rRNA Methyltransferase-Mediated Aminoglycoside Resistance in Clinical Isolates of Enterobacteriaceae within a Tertiary Referral Hospital of Northeast India.
The study identified several 16S rRNA methyltransferase genes (armA, rmtA, rmtB, rmtC, rmtD) responsible for aminoglycoside resistance in Enterobacteriaceae isolates, highlighting their prevalence and association with multidrug resistance.
Clonal Spread of 16S rRNA Methyltransferase-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae ST37 with High Prevalence of ESBLs from Companion Animals in China.
The study identified the high prevalence of 16S rRNA methyltransferase genes rmtB and armA in Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from companion animals in China, along with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) genes such as bla CTX-M-55, bla TEM-1, and bla SHV-1.
Antimicrobial resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae stool isolates circulating in Kenya.
The study identified 46 AMR genes or gene families in 90 Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from Kenya, highlighting the prevalence of multidrug resistance and the diversity of resistance mechanisms.
Multidrug Resistance Mechanisms of Carbapenem Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Strains Isolated in Chongqing, China.
The study identified the high prevalence of blaNDM-1 and blaKPC-2 genes in carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates, along with various quinolone and aminoglycoside resistance genes such as qnrB, aac(6')-Ib, rmtB, qnrS, and acc(6')-Ib-cr.
Dissemination of Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae clinical isolates with various combinations of Carbapenemases (KPC-2, NDM-1, NDM-4, and OXA-48) and 16S rRNA Methylases (RmtB and RmtC) in Vietnam.
The study identified carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates carrying various combinations of carbapenemases (KPC-2, NDM-1, NDM-4, OXA-48) and 16S rRNA methylases (RmtB, RmtC) in Vietnam.
Extensively Drug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Causing Nosocomial Bloodstream Infections in China: Molecular Investigation of Antibiotic Resistance Determinants, Informing Therapy, and Clinical Outcomes.
The study identified multiple AMR genes and mutations in XDR K. pneumoniae isolates, including bla KPC−2, rmtB, aac(6′)-Ib, APH(3′)-Ia, AAC(3)-IV, qnrS, qnrB, aac(6′)-Ib-cr, bla CTX−M−14, bla CTX−M−65, bla SHV−11, bla TEM, bla CMY, bla DHA−1, gyrA, and parC, which contribute to resistance against various antibiotics.
New eight genes identified at the clinical multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii DMS06669 strain in a Vietnam hospital.
The study identified 18 antibiotic resistance genes in the multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii DMS06669 strain, including eight novel genes not previously reported in A. baumannii. These genes conferred resistance to various antibiotic classes, including aminoglycosides, beta-lactams, phenicols, sulfonamides, tetracyclines, macrolides, lincosamides, streptogramin B, and rifampicins.
Molecular epidemiology and drug resistant mechanism in carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from pediatric patients in Shanghai, China.
The study identified various AMR genes in CR-KP isolates, including blaNDM-1, blaIMP, blaKPC-2, SHV, TEM, CTX-M, aac(6')-Ib-cr, qnrS1, qnrB4, oqxAB, and rmtB, which contribute to resistance against carbapenems, beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, and fluoroquinolones.
Characterization of antimicrobial resistance genes in Haemophilus parasuis isolated from pigs in China.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance genes in Haemophilus parasuis isolates from pigs in China, including blaTEM-1, blaROB-1, ermB, ermA, flor, catl, tetB, tetC, rmtB, rmtD, aadA1, aac(3′)-IIc, sul1, and sul2. Additionally, mutations in the gyrA and parC genes were associated with fluoroquinolone resistance.
Screening and Characterization of Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria from a Remote African Area, São Tomé and Príncipe.
The study identified the carbapenemase gene blaOXA-181, the 16S rRNA methylase gene rmtB, and the plasmid-borne colistin resistance gene mcr-1 in multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria from São Tomé and Príncipe.
Tailoring antimicrobials in febrile neutropenia: using faster diagnostic and communication tools to improve treatment in the era of extensively resistant pathogens.
The case report describes the successful treatment of a patient with colistin-resistant CRKP bacteremia using ceftazidime-avibactam, highlighting the utility of rapid diagnostic methods and real-time communication tools in guiding antimicrobial therapy.
Antimicrobial Resistance in Escherichia coli.
The paper discusses the characterization of various antimicrobial resistance genes in Escherichia coli, including extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs), AmpC cephalosporinases, carbapenemases, plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance (PMQR) genes, aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes, fosfomycin resistance genes, and tetracycline resistance genes. These genes confer resistance to multiple classes of antibiotics, highlighting the complex nature of antimicrobial resistance in E. coli.
Evolution and Comparative Genomics of F33:A-:B- Plasmids Carrying bla(CTX-M-55) or bla(CTX-M-65) in Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated from Animals, Food Products, and Humans in China.
The study characterizes F33:A−:B− plasmids carrying various AMR genes such as bla(CTX-M-55), bla(CTX-M-65), fosA3, rmtB, and others in E. coli and K. pneumoniae isolates from diverse sources in China.
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.
Characterisation of plasmid-mediated rmtB-1 in Enterobacteriaceae clinical isolates from São Paulo, Brazil.
The study characterizes plasmid-mediated rmtB-1 in Enterobacteriaceae clinical isolates from Brazil, highlighting its association with high-level resistance to aminoglycosides.
The co-transfer of plasmid-borne colistin-resistant genes mcr-1 and mcr-3.5, the carbapenemase gene bla(NDM-5) and the 16S methylase gene rmtB from Escherichia coli.
The study identifies the co-transfer of plasmid-borne colistin-resistant genes mcr-1.1 and mcr-3.5, the carbapenemase gene blaNDM-5, and the 16S methylase gene rmtB from Escherichia coli. These genes were found on different plasmids and were shown to be self-transmissible, highlighting the potential for the simultaneous spread of multiple antimicrobial resistances.
Prevalence of 16S rRNA methylases in Gram-negative bacteria derived from companion animals and livestock in Japan.
The study identified the presence of rmtB and armA genes in Gram-negative bacteria from companion animals in Japan, indicating the prevalence of 16S rRNA methylases, which confer high-level resistance to aminoglycosides.
Genotypic antimicrobial resistance assays for use on E. coli isolates and stool specimens.
The study developed and validated 85 PCR assays to detect 79 AMR genes and mutations associated with resistance across 10 antimicrobial classes, focusing on E. coli. The assays showed high concordance with sequencing and phenotypic susceptibility testing, demonstrating their potential for AMR surveillance in E. coli isolates and direct stool specimens.
Tracking Carbapenem-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae Outbreak in an Intensive Care Unit by Whole Genome Sequencing.
The study identified multiple carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CP-Kp) strains carrying various resistance genes, including blaKPC-2, blaNDM-1, and others, contributing to multidrug resistance. Plasmid analysis revealed the presence of resistance genes on different plasmids, highlighting the complexity of resistance mechanisms.
Key evolutionary events in the emergence of a globally disseminated, carbapenem resistant clone in the Escherichia coli ST410 lineage.
The study identifies blaNDM and blaOXA-181 as the primary carbapenemase genes in the globally disseminated ST410 lineage of carbapenem-resistant E. coli (CREC). Additionally, mcr-1 and mcr-3 were found to confer colistin resistance, while rmtB and armA were linked to amikacin resistance.
An Outbreak of Carbapenem-Resistant and Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae in an Intensive Care Unit of a Major Teaching Hospital in Wenzhou, China.
The study identified carbapenem-resistant and hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates carrying bla KPC−2, aac(3')-Ia, aac(6')-Ib, ANT(3')-Ia, rmtB, rmtC, qnrB, qnrS, oqxA, bla SHV−11, bla CTX−M−2 group, bla CTX−M−9 group, bla TEM−1, bla CMY−2, and bla DHA genes, contributing to multidrug resistance.
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.
Raw meat-based diets for companion animals: a potential source of transmission of pathogenic and antimicrobial-resistant Enterobacteriaceae.
The study identified several AMR genes, including bla CTX-M-1, bla CTX-M-15, bla CTX-M-3, bla CTX-M-9, bla SHV-12, mcr-1, and rmtB, in Enterobacteriaceae isolated from raw meat-based diets for companion animals. These genes confer resistance to various antibiotics, highlighting the potential public health risk associated with the consumption of such diets.
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.
Emergence of ST11-K47 and ST11-K64 hypervirulent carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in bacterial liver abscesses from China: a molecular, biological, and epidemiological study.
The study identifies the emergence of ST11-K47 and ST11-K64 hypervirulent carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae strains in China, highlighting their multidrug resistance and high virulence.
Complete Nucleotide Sequence of Plasmids of Two Escherichia coli Strains Carrying bla (NDM-) (5) and bla (NDM) (-) (5) and bla (OXA) (-) (181) From the Same Patient.
The study characterizes two carbapenemase-producing E. coli strains carrying blaNDM-5 and blaOXA-181, along with various other resistance genes such as qnrS1, blaCTX-M-15, aac(6')-lb-cr, catB3, sul1, dfrA17, qacEΔ1, aadA5, rmtB, ermB, mphA, tetB, catA1, dfrA14, dfrA12, blaTEM-1B, and blaCMY-42.
Investigation of plasmid-mediated resistance in E. coli isolated from healthy and diarrheic sheep and goats.
The study identified several plasmid-mediated resistance genes in E. coli isolates from healthy and diarrheic sheep and goats, including rmtB, qnrA, qnrB, qnrS, CTX-M2, CTX-M8/25, CTX-M9, CTX-M1, and armA. These genes conferred resistance to aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones, and cephalosporins.
Genotypic characterization of multiple drug resistant Escherichia coli isolates from a pediatric cancer hospital in Egypt.
The study identified multiple drug-resistant Escherichia coli isolates from a pediatric cancer hospital in Egypt, highlighting the prevalence of various antimicrobial resistance genes such as TEM-220, NDM-11, aph(6)-Id, sul2, and others, indicating a significant threat to immunocompromised patients.
Unusual accumulation of a wide array of antimicrobial resistance mechanisms in a patient with cytomegalovirus-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: a case report.
Rapid Emergence of a Pandrug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae ST11 Isolate in an Inpatient in a Teaching Hospital in China After Treatment with Multiple Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics.
The study identifies seven resistance genes in the pandrug-resistant K. pneumoniae ST11 strain KP65, including bla KPC-2, bla CTX-M-65, rmtB, fosA, and fosA3, along with chromosomal mutations in mgrB and rpsJ that contribute to colistin and tigecycline resistance.
Novel Insights and Features of the NDM-5-Producing Escherichia coli Sequence Type 167 High-Risk Clone.
The study identifies the NDM-5-producing Escherichia coli sequence type 167 clone, highlighting its resistance mechanisms and the presence of various resistance genes such as blaNDM-5, aadA2, dfrA12, sul1, tet(A), mphA, rmtB, and aac(3)-IIa.
High Prevalence of 16s rRNA Methylase Genes Among Carbapenem-Resistant Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolates in a Chinese Tertiary Hospital.
The study identified the high prevalence of 16S rRNA methylase genes, particularly armA and rmtB, in carbapenem-resistant hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates, contributing to aminoglycoside resistance.
Metagenomic Diagnosis for a Culture-Negative Sample From a Patient With Severe Pneumonia by Nanopore and Next-Generation Sequencing.
The study identified several AMR genes in a culture-negative sample from a patient with severe pneumonia, including bla SHV-12, bla KPC-2, bla TEM-1, bla CTX-M-65, aac(3)-IIa, aadA1, dfrA1, sul1, aph(3')-Ia, catA1, fosA, acrA, and rmtB, which confer resistance to various antibiotics.
Cointegration as a mechanism for the evolution of a KPC-producing multidrug resistance plasmid in Proteus mirabilis.
The study characterizes two carbapenemase-producing plasmids, pT18 and pT211, from Proteus mirabilis, highlighting the role of cointegrate plasmids in the dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes. The plasmids carry various resistance genes, including blaKPC-2, blaCTX-M-65, blaTEM-1B, rmtB, and fosA3, contributing to multidrug resistance.
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)).
Expansion of acquired 16S rRNA methytransferases along with CTX-M-15, NDM and OXA-48 within three sequence types of Escherichia coli from northeast India.
The study identified ten different 16S rRNA methyltransferase genes (rmtA, rmtB, rmtC, rmtD, rmtE, rmtF, rmtG, rmtH, armA, npmA) along with CTX-M-15, NDM, and OXA-48 beta-lactamases in three sequence types of Escherichia coli from northeast India.
High Prevalence of 16S rRNA Methyltransferase Genes in Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Clinical Isolates Associated with Bloodstream Infections in 11 Chinese Teaching Hospitals.
The study found a high prevalence of 16S rRNA methyltransferase genes (armA and rmtB) in carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae clinical isolates associated with bloodstream infections in Chinese teaching hospitals, leading to high-level resistance to aminoglycosides.
Aminoglycoside Resistance: Updates with a Focus on Acquired 16S Ribosomal RNA Methyltransferases.
The paper discusses the global spread of 16S rRNA methyltransferases (ArmA, RmtB, RmtC, and NpmA) that confer high-level aminoglycoside resistance in various gram-negative bacteria. These genes are responsible for modifying the 16S rRNA, leading to resistance against multiple aminoglycosides.
Co-occurrence of Rapid Gene Gain and Loss in an Interhospital Outbreak of Carbapenem-Resistant Hypervirulent ST11-K64 Klebsiella pneumoniae.
The study identifies the carbapenemase gene bla KPC–2 and the aminoglycoside modifying gene rmtB as key contributors to carbapenem and aminoglycoside resistance in ST11-K64 Klebsiella pneumoniae strains during an interhospital outbreak. Additionally, the loss of the 10-kbp fragment containing rmtB led to reduced aminoglycoside resistance.
Emerging carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae sequence type 16 causing multiple outbreaks in a tertiary hospital in southern Vietnam.
The study identifies carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae sequence type 16 causing multiple outbreaks in a hospital in Vietnam. Key AMR genes include blaOXA-181, blaOXA-48, and mutations in gyrA and parC contributing to fluoroquinolone resistance. Colistin resistance was due to disruption of the mgrB gene by an IS L3-like element.
Emergence of fosA3 and bla (CTX-M-) (14) in Multidrug-Resistant Citrobacter freundii Isolates From Flowers and the Retail Environment in China.
The study identifies fosA3 and bla CTX-M-14 in multidrug-resistant Citrobacter freundii isolates from flowers and retail environments in China, highlighting the role of untypable plasmids in the spread of these resistance genes.
Comprehensive Pathogen Identification, Antibiotic Resistance, and Virulence Genes Prediction Directly From Simulated Blood Samples and Positive Blood Cultures by Nanopore Metagenomic Sequencing.
The study demonstrates the use of nanopore sequencing for rapid identification of pathogens, antibiotic resistance genes, and virulence genes from simulated blood samples and positive blood cultures. It identified 39 antibiotic resistance genes and 77 virulence genes in a Klebsiella pneumoniae strain, including blaKPC-2, blaSHV-12, blaTEM-1, blaCTX-M-65, rmtB, aadA, AAC(6')-IIb, baeR, mdtABC, acrAB, oqxAB, tet, H-NS, gyrA, and parC.
Rapid and Accurate Detection of Aminoglycoside-Modifying Enzymes and 16S rRNA Methyltransferases by Targeted Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry.
The study developed a targeted LC-MS/MS assay for the rapid and accurate detection of aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes and 16S rRNA methyltransferases in E. coli and K. pneumoniae, demonstrating high sensitivity and specificity for detecting resistance mechanisms to gentamicin, tobramycin, and amikacin.
Co-Occurrence of NDM-5 and RmtB in a Clinical Isolate of Escherichia coli Belonging to CC354 in Latin America.
The study reports the first clinical isolate of NDM-5- and RmtB-producing Escherichia coli in Latin America, highlighting the co-occurrence of these resistance genes and their implications for antimicrobial resistance.
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.
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.
Plasmid analysis of NDM metallo-β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales isolated in Vietnam.
The study characterizes bla NDM-1 and bla NDM-4 carrying plasmids in Enterobacterales isolates from Vietnam, highlighting their role in carbapenem resistance and horizontal gene transfer.
A One-Health Genomic Investigation of Gentamicin Resistance in Salmonella from Human and Chicken Sources in Canada, 2014 to 2017.
The study identified several aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes, including aac(3)-VIa, aac(3)-IId, aac(3)-Id, aac(3)-IVa, aac(3)-IIa, ant(2′′)-Ia, aac(6′)-Ib-cr, aadA2, aadA7, aadA1, ant(3′′)-Ia, aac(6′)-Ib3, and rmtB, as key contributors to gentamicin resistance in Salmonella isolates from both human and chicken sources in Canada.
IS1294 Reorganizes Plasmids in a Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli Strain.
The study identifies and characterizes various AMR genes, including blaCTX-M-55, rmtB, oqxAB, blaTEM-1b, floR, tet(A), strA, strB, sul1, sul2, aac(3)-IId, aadA2, dfrA12, and aph(3′)-IIa, in a multidrug-resistant E. coli strain. These genes contribute to resistance against multiple antibiotics such as beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, and trimethoprim.
Molecular Epidemiological Analysis of ST11-K64 Extensively Drug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Infections Outbreak in Intensive Care and Neurosurgery Units Based on Whole-Genome Sequencing.
The study identified multiple AMR genes in ST11-K64 XDRKp strains, including beta-lactamases, aminoglycoside resistance genes, and efflux pumps, contributing to extensive drug resistance.
Identification of Three Novel PmGRI1 Genomic Resistance Islands and One Multidrug Resistant Hybrid Structure of Tn7-like Transposon and PmGRI1 in Proteus mirabilis.
The study identifies three novel variants of PmGRI1 and a hybrid structure combining Tn7-like transposon and PmGRI1 in Proteus mirabilis, highlighting their role in carrying multiple antibiotic resistance genes.
Transmission Dynamics of Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Sequence Type 11 Strains Carrying Capsular Loci KL64 and rmpA/rmpA2 Genes.
The study identified multiple AMR genes and mutations in ST11-KL64 CRKP isolates, including bla KPC-2, rmtB, catA2, fosA, qnrS1, sul2, tet(A), aadA2, dfrA14, bla CTX-M-65, bla SHV-12, bla TEM-1B, iucABCD, iutA, rmpA2, and mutations in GyrA (S83I, D87G) and ParC (S80I).
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.
Co-occurrence of Klebsiella variicola and Klebsiella pneumoniae Both Carrying bla (KPC) from a Respiratory Intensive Care Unit Patient.
The study identified Klebsiella variicola and Klebsiella pneumoniae strains carrying multiple resistance genes, including bla KPC-2, bla TEM-1A, bla LEN17, aadA16, arr-3, qnrB4, oqxA/B, dfrA27, sul1, tetD, fosA, qacEΔ1, bla CTX-M-3, bla TEM-1B, bla CTX-M-65, bla SHV-27, aac(6')-IIa, rmtB, aph(3')-Ia, aadA16, qnrS1, aac(6')-Ib-cr, qnrB91, oqxA/B, mph(A), tet(A), fosA, dfrA27, and two copies of qacEΔ1-sul1.
Clonal spread of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae among patients at admission and discharge at a Vietnamese neonatal intensive care unit.
The study identified several carbapenem resistance genes, including blaKPC-2, blaNDM-1, blaNDM-4, blaNDM-5, and blaOXA-181, as well as 16S rRNA methylase genes rmtB, rmtC, and armA, and the colistin resistance gene mcr-8 in carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from a Vietnamese NICU.
Co-conjugation of Virulence Plasmid and KPC Plasmid in a Clinical Klebsiella pneumoniae Strain.
The study characterizes a carbapenem-resistant hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae strain that harbors a conjugative virulence plasmid and a bla KPC–2-bearing plasmid. The virulence plasmid contains multiple resistance genes, including bla KPC–2, qnrB4, bla DHA–1, sul1, msr(E), mph(E), bla TEM–1B, aac(3)-IId, bla SHV–12, mph(A), bla CTX–M–65, bla TEM–1B, fosA3, and rmtB. The study also shows that these plasmids can be transferred to other bacterial strains, contributing to the spread of multidrug-resistant and hypervirulent K. pneumoniae.
High Rates of Aminoglycoside Methyltransferases Associated with Metallo-Beta-Lactamases in Multidrug-Resistant and Extensively Drug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Clinical Isolates from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Egypt.
The study identifies high rates of aminoglycoside methyltransferases (rmtB, armA, rmtF) and metallo-beta-lactamases (bla NDM, bla VIM) in multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from Egypt.
Letter to the Editor: Importation of the First Bovine ST361 New Delhi Metallo-5 Positive Escherichia coli in Greece.
The study reports the first bovine ST361 NDM-5 positive Escherichia coli in Greece, highlighting the importation of multidrug-resistant strains and the need for continued surveillance.
Impact of Carbapenem Heteroresistance Among Multidrug-Resistant ESBL/AmpC-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae Clinical Isolates on Antibiotic Treatment in Experimentally Infected Mice.
Three IPM-heteroresistant strains of MDR ESBL/AmpC-producing K. pneumoniae were identified, which exhibited reduced expression of ompK36 and failed IPM therapy in a mouse model of peritonitis.
Genomic evolution of the globally disseminated multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae clonal group 147.
The study identifies multiple AMR genes and mutations in the pandrug-resistant K. pneumoniae strain DJ, including carbapenemases (bla NDM-5, bla OXA-181, bla CTX-M-15), aminoglycoside resistance genes (rmtB, rmtF, aac(6')-Ib, aadA2, strAB), sulfonamide resistance genes (sul1, sul2), dihydrofolate reductase (dfrA12), polymyxin resistance gene (mgrB), tetracycline resistance gene (ramR), chloramphenicol resistance genes (catA2, catB), fosfomycin resistance gene (fosA), and macrolide resistance genes (mphA, ermB). Mutations in gyrA, parC, ompK35, ompK36, and ramR contribute to resistance to fluoroquinolones, polymyxins, tetracyclines, and other antibiotics.
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.
A Genomic and Bioinformatics View of the Classification and Evolution of Morganella Species and Their Chromosomal Accessory Genetic Elements Harboring Antimicrobial Resistance Genes.
The study identified 88 acquired antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) in 166 Morganella isolates, with a focus on tetracycline, aminoglycoside, sulfonamide, trimethoprim, and beta-lactam resistance genes. Key ARGs included blaKPC-2, blaNDM-1, aacA4, aadA5, dfrA17, catB3, arr-3, blaOXA-1, aacA4cr, mph(A), rmtB, sul2, floR, qnrS1, tetA, and ermB.
Assessment of In-Vitro Synergy of Fosfomycin with Meropenem, Amikacin and Tigecycline in Whole Genome Sequenced Extended and Pan Drug Resistant Klebsiella Pneumoniae: Exploring A Colistin Sparing Protocol.
The study identified several AMR genes including blaOXA-232, blaNDM-1, blaNDM-5, blaCTX-M-15, blaSHV-1, blaTEM-1B, aac(6')-Ib, aadA2, aph(3')-Ic, aacA4, rmtf, fosA6, fosA5, and uhpT in XDR and PDR Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates. These genes conferred resistance to various antibiotics such as carbapenems, cephalosporins, and aminoglycosides. The study also highlighted the effectiveness of fosfomycin in combination with meropenem and amikacin against these resistant strains.
First identification of bla (NDM-5) producing Escherichia coli from neonates and a HIV infected adult in Tanzania.
The study identifies bla NDM-5 producing Escherichia coli in Tanzania, highlighting the presence of carbapenem resistance and other resistance genes on various plasmids.
Antibiotic Combination Therapy: A Strategy to Overcome Bacterial Resistance to Aminoglycoside Antibiotics.
The paper discusses the mechanisms of bacterial resistance to aminoglycoside antibiotics, including enzymatic modification, decreased drug accumulation, and modification of drug targets. It highlights the importance of understanding these mechanisms to develop strategies to overcome resistance.
Co-Occurrence of Rare ArmA-, RmtB-, and KPC-2-Encoding Multidrug-Resistant Plasmids and Hypervirulence iuc Operon in ST11-KL47 Klebsiella pneumoniae.
The study identifies the co-occurrence of armA, rmtB, and blaKPC-2 genes in multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates, highlighting their role in resistance to aminoglycosides and carbapenems.
Whole-genome sequencing and gene sharing network analysis powered by machine learning identifies antibiotic resistance sharing between animals, humans and environment in livestock farming.
The study identified 361 genes associated with antimicrobial resistance in E. coli isolates from poultry farms and slaughterhouses, highlighting extensive gene sharing and multidrug resistance profiles across hosts and environments.
Increasing Trends of Association of 16S rRNA Methylases and Carbapenemases in Enterobacterales Clinical Isolates from Switzerland, 2017-2020.
The study identified a high prevalence of 16S rRNA methylases (ArmA, RmtF, RmtB, RmtC, RmtG) and carbapenemases (NDM-1, NDM-5, KPC-2, KPC-3, OXA-48, OXA-181, OXA-232, VIM-1, VIM-2) in carbapenem- and aminoglycoside-resistant Enterobacterales isolates from Switzerland, highlighting the increasing trends of their association.
Comparison of Two Distinct Subpopulations of Klebsiella pneumoniae ST16 Co-Occurring in a Single Patient.
The study identifies multiple AMR genes and mutations in Klebsiella pneumoniae ST16 isolates, including bla NDM-4, bla OXA-181, and a frameshift mutation in acrR, contributing to carbapenem and fluoroquinolone resistance.
An Outbreak of ST859-K19 Carbapenem-Resistant Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae in a Chinese Teaching Hospital.
The study reports an outbreak of ST859-K19 carbapenem-resistant hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (CR-hvKP) in a Chinese hospital, identifying several resistance and virulence genes, including blaKPC-2, blaTEM-1B, blaSHV-187, rmtB, qnrS1, fosA6, and various virulence factors.
Genomic epidemiology and temperature dependency of hypermucoviscous Klebsiella pneumoniae in Japan.
The study identifies multiple AMR genes and mutations in hypermucoviscous Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from Japan, highlighting the presence of ESBLs, carbapenemases, and other resistance determinants. It also reveals temperature-dependent variations in the HMV phenotype and the genetic diversity of the isolates.
Epidemiological investigation on drug resistance of Salmonella isolates from duck breeding farms in Shandong Province and surrounding areas, China.
The study identified 12 types of antibiotic resistance genes in 110 Salmonella isolates from duck farms in Shandong Province, China, including beta-lactam, aminoglycoside, tetracycline, macrolide, and quinolone resistance genes. The most prevalent resistance genes were blaTEM, aac(6')-Ib-cr, and tetA. The study also found that class I integrons and plasmids play a significant role in the dissemination of these resistance genes.
Spread of Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Clinical Isolates Producing NDM-Type Metallo-β-Lactamase in Myanmar.
The study identifies several carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates producing NDM-type metallo-beta-lactamases, along with 16S rRNA methylases (armA and rmtB) and aac(6′)-Ib-cr, contributing to multidrug resistance.
Occurrence of antibiotics and bacterial resistance genes in wastewater: resistance mechanisms and antimicrobial resistance control approaches.
The study identifies several AMR genes and mutations associated with resistance to various antibiotics in wastewater environments, highlighting the role of these genes in the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
Using Targeted Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry to Rapidly Detect β-Lactam, Aminoglycoside, and Fluoroquinolone Resistance Mechanisms in Blood Cultures Growing E. coli or K. pneumoniae.
The study developed and validated a targeted LC-MS/MS assay for the rapid detection of β-lactam, aminoglycoside, and fluoroquinolone resistance mechanisms in blood cultures growing E. coli or K. pneumoniae. The assay successfully detected various resistance genes including β-lactamases (SHV, TEM, CTX-M-1-like, OXA-1, CMY-2-like, cAmpC, KPC, OXA-48, NDM, VIM), aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes (AAC(3)-Ia, AAC(3)-II, AAC(3)-IV, AAC(3)-VI, AAC(6′)-Ib, ANT(2′′)-I, APH(3′)-VI), 16S-RMTases (ArmA, RmtB, RmtC, RmtF), and quinolone resistance mechanisms (QnrA, QnrB, AAC(6′)-Ib-cr, and wildtype QRDR of GyrA).
Genomic Investigation of Proteus mirabilis Isolates Recovered From Pig Farms in Zhejiang Province, China.
The study identified 91 antimicrobial resistance genes in 30 Proteus mirabilis isolates from pig farms in Zhejiang, China, including genes encoding resistance to various antibiotics such as beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, sulfonamides, and fluoroquinolones.
Genomic Surveillance of Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae from a Major Public Health Hospital in Singapore.
The study identified multiple carbapenemase genes, including blaKPC-2, blaOXA-48-like, and blaNDM, along with 16S rRNA methyltransferases (armA, rmtF, rmtB) and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase blaCTX-M-15, contributing to carbapenem and aminoglycoside resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from Singapore.
Emergence and Transfer of Plasmid-Harbored rmtB in a Clinical Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Strain.
The study identifies the rmtB gene on a conjugative plasmid pTJPa150 in a multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa strain, Pa150, which significantly increases resistance to aminoglycosides. The gene was experimentally validated by cloning and MIC testing.
Emergence of NDM-1-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa Sequence Type 773 Clone: Shift of Carbapenemase Molecular Epidemiology and Spread of 16S rRNA Methylase Genes in Korea.
The study reports the emergence of NDM-1-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa ST773 clone in Korea, highlighting the spread of 16S rRNA methylase gene rmtB and increased carbapenem resistance rates.
Genomic Characterization of an Extensively Drug-Resistant Extra-Intestinal Pathogenic (ExPEC) Escherichia coli Clinical Isolate Co-Producing Two Carbapenemases and a 16S rRNA Methylase.
The study describes an extensively drug-resistant (XDR) E. coli ST361 isolate co-carrying bla KPC-3, bla NDM-5, and various other resistance genes on multiple plasmids, showing resistance to nearly all antibiotics except tigecycline, colistin, and fosfomycin.
The hazard of carbapenemase (OXA-181)-producing Escherichia coli spreading in pig and veal calf holdings in Italy in the genomics era: Risk of spill over and spill back between humans and animals.
The study identifies multiple AMR genes, including bla OXA-181, bla TEM-1B, aac (3)-IId, aad A2, cml A1, dfr A12, mef (B), sul 3, tet (A), tet (M), incX3, incX1, incFII, qnr S1, aph (3″)-Ib, aph (6)-Id, flo R, lnu (F), sul 2, sul 3, tet (B), mph (A), mph (G), qnr B4, rmt B, and fos A3, in OXA-181-producing E. coli isolates from pigs and bovines in Italy. These genes confer resistance to various antibiotics, including carbapenems, cephalosporins, penicillins, aminoglycosides, trimethoprim, macrolides, sulfonamides, tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, and fosfomycin.
Coexistence of Multidrug Resistance and Virulence in a Single Conjugative Plasmid from a Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolate of Sequence Type 25.
The study identifies a conjugative plasmid pCY814036-iucA carrying multidrug resistance genes and virulence factors, and another plasmid pCY814036-KPC2 harboring bla KPC-2 and rmtB, contributing to carbapenem resistance and hypervirulence in a Klebsiella pneumoniae isolate.
Molecular and Clinical Characteristics of Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolates at a Tertiary Hospital in Wuhan, China.
The study identified multiple carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) isolates carrying various resistance genes, including blaKPC-1, blaCTX-M-65, blaTEM-1, blaSHV-182, rmtB, aadA2, APH(3')-Ia, sul1, sul2, QnrS1, mphA, FosA6, floR, and tet(A). These genes confer resistance to carbapenems, beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, sulfonamides, fluoroquinolones, macrolides, fosfomycin, chloramphenicol, and tetracyclines.
Silver nanoparticles enhance the efficacy of aminoglycosides against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
The study identifies several AMR genes, including mcr-1, mcr-3, mcr-4, aadA5, catA1, bla CMY-2, bla CTX-M-55, dfrA17, fosA, mph(A), rmtB, strA, strB, sul1, sul2, bla TEM-1B, and bla CMY-48, which confer resistance to various antibiotics in different bacterial strains.
Characterization of Extensively Drug-Resistant Salmonella enterica Serovar Kentucky Sequence Type 198 Isolates from Chicken Meat Products in Xuancheng, China.
Extensively drug-resistant Salmonella enterica serovar Kentucky ST198 isolates from chicken meat products in Xuancheng, China, were characterized. These isolates carried multiple resistance genes, including bla CTX-M-55, bla TEM-1B, aac(3)-IId, aadA17, rmtB, tet(A), floR, lnu(F), arr-2, qnrS1, sul1, mph(A), and fosA3, and mutations in gyrA (S83F, D87N) and parC (S80I), leading to resistance against several antimicrobial agents.
Molecular epidemiology and transmission of rmtB-positive Escherichia coli among ducks and environment.
The study identified the rmtB gene as a major contributor to multidrug resistance in Escherichia coli strains isolated from duck farms in Guangdong, China. The gene was found to be horizontally transferred via IncFII plasmids and was associated with resistance to aminoglycosides and other antibiotics.
Efficacy of Zidovudine-Amikacin Combination Therapy In Vitro and in a Rat Tissue Cage Infection Model against Amikacin-Resistant, Multidrug-Resistant Enterobacteriales.
The study identified the aac(6')-Ib, armA, rmtB, and rmtC genes as responsible for amikacin resistance in 53 amikacin-resistant MDR Enterobacteriales isolates. The zidovudine-amikacin combination showed significant synergistic effects against these isolates in vitro and in vivo.
Whole-Genome Analysis of Antimicrobial-Resistant Salmonella enterica Isolated from Duck Carcasses in Hanoi, Vietnam.
The study identified 43 antibiotic resistance genes in Salmonella enterica isolates from duck carcasses in Hanoi, Vietnam, including genes conferring resistance to multiple antibiotic classes such as aminoglycosides, beta-lactams, quinolones, and tetracyclines.
Genome Analysis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Strains from Chronically Infected Patients with High Levels of Persister Formation.
The study identified multiple AMR genes and efflux pump systems in P. aeruginosa persister isolates, highlighting their multidrug-resistant phenotype and biofilm-forming capabilities.
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.
Poultry production as the main reservoir of ciprofloxacin- and tigecycline-resistant extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Salmonella enterica serovar Kentucky ST198.2-2 causing human infections in China.
The study identifies several AMR genes and mutations in Salmonella enterica serovar Kentucky ST198.2-2, including blaCTX-M-14b, blaCTX-M-55, blaTEM-1B, aadA7, aph(3')-Ia, aac(3)-IId, rmtB, tet(A), sul1, dfrA14, floR, lnu(F), mph(A), arr-2, and fosA3, which confer resistance to various antibiotics. Mutations in gyrA and parC also contribute to fluoroquinolone resistance.
Exploring multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae antimicrobial resistance mechanisms through whole genome sequencing analysis.
The study identified several AMR genes in MDR-Kp strains, including KPC-2, parC, rmtB, and sul2, which confer resistance to various antibiotics such as carbapenems, fluoroquinolones, aminoglycosides, and sulfonamides.
The origin and evolution of IncF33 plasmids based on large-scale data sets.
The study identifies several clinically important antibiotic resistance genes carried by IncF33 plasmids, including bla CTX-M-55, bla CTX-M-65, fosA3, rmtB, aph(3'')-Ib, aph(6)-Id, aph(3')-IIa, floR, oqxAB, tet(A), and sul2. These genes contribute to multidrug resistance in Enterobacterales, particularly in Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
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.
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.
Within-Host Resistance and Virulence Evolution of a Hypervirulent Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae ST11 Under Antibiotic Pressure.
The study identified the acquisition of the rmtB gene as a mechanism for aminoglycoside resistance in hv-CRKP strains, and internal mutations in rmpA and rmpA2 genes were linked to reduced hypermucoviscosity and virulence.
Resistance to aminoglycoside and quinolone drugs among Klebsiella pneumoniae clinical isolates from northern Jordan.
The study identified several aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes and plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance genes in K. pneumoniae isolates from northern Jordan, including aac(6')-Ib, aac(3')-II, ant(3")-I, aph(3')-VI, armA, rmtB, qnrS, qnrB, oqxAB, and aac(6')-Ib-cr. These genes were significantly associated with non-susceptibility to aminoglycosides, quinolones, and beta-lactams.
Metagenomic identification of pathogens and antimicrobial-resistant genes in bacterial positive blood cultures by nanopore sequencing.
The study identified various antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in bacterial positive blood cultures using nanopore sequencing, demonstrating the effectiveness of this method in detecting resistance mechanisms and pathogens quickly.
Genomic epidemiology and molecular characteristics of bla(NDM-1)-positive carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa belonging to international high-risk clone ST773 in the Gauteng region, South Africa.
The study identifies bla NDM-1-positive carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates belonging to the international high-risk clone ST773 in the Gauteng region, South Africa. These isolates harbor various antibiotic resistance genes, including bla NDM-1, aad A11, qnr VC1, flo R2/cml A9, rmt B4, tet G, bla OXA-906, and bla PDC-19b, contributing to their extensive drug resistance.
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.
ESKAPE in China: epidemiology and characteristics of antibiotic resistance.
The study characterizes various AMR genes and mutations in ESKAPE pathogens in China, highlighting the prevalence of carbapenem-resistant K. pneumoniae (CRKP) and the emergence of resistance mechanisms such as blaKPC-2, blaNDM-1, blaNDM-5, rmtB, armA, fosA3, optrA, and poxtA.
Whole genome sequence-based molecular characterization of blood isolates of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacter cloacae complex from ICU patients in Kolkata, India, during 2017-2022: emergence of phylogenetically heterogeneous Enterobacter hormaechei subsp. xiangfangensis.
The study identified several carbapenemase and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase genes, including bla NDM-1, bla NDM-4, bla NDM-5, bla NDM-7, bla OXA-181, bla OXA-232, bla KPC-3, bla CTX-M-15, bla SFO-1, bla ACT, and bla CMH-3, in carbapenem-resistant Enterobacter cloacae complex isolates from Kolkata, India. Novel integrons (In180, In4874, In4887, and In4888) were also discovered.
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.
Clonal Distribution and Its Association With the Carbapenem Resistance Mechanisms of Carbapenem-Non-Susceptible Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates From Korean Hospitals.
Carbapenem resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from Korean hospitals is mainly due to frameshift mutations in the oprD gene, along with the production of metallo-beta-lactamases (blaIMP-6, blaVIM-2, blaNDM-1) or hyperproduction of AmpC beta-lactamase.
Emergence of carbapenem resistant gram-negative pathogens with high rate of colistin resistance in Egypt: A cross sectional study to assess resistance trends during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The study identified high prevalence of carbapenem resistance in Gram-negative pathogens in Egypt, with bla NDM and bla OXA-48-like being the most prevalent carbapenemase genes. Plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance genes qnrS and qnrB were also detected. Additionally, several aminoglycoside resistance genes and integron-associated gene cassettes were characterized.
Horizontal transfer characterization of ColV plasmids in bla(CTX-M)-bearing avian Escherichia coli.
The study characterizes the horizontal transfer of ColV plasmids in bla(CTX-M)-bearing avian E. coli, identifying multiple resistance genes and virulence factors associated with these plasmids.
Characterization and Implications of IncP-2A Plasmid pMAS152 Harboring Multidrug Resistance Genes in Extensively Drug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
The study identifies the IncP-2A plasmid pMAS152 in an extensively drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolate, which carries the multidrug resistance genes rmtB, blaPER-1, and tmexCD-oprJ, conferring resistance to aminoglycosides, beta-lactams, and fluoroquinolones.
Klebsiella pneumoniae sequence type 147: a high-risk clone increasingly associated with plasmids carrying both resistance and virulence elements.
The study identified various AMR genes and mutations in Klebsiella pneumoniae ST147 isolates, including bla NDM-5, bla NDM-1, bla OXA-181, bla OXA-232, bla OXA-48, aadA1, aph(3')-VI, bla CTX-M-15, bla TEM-1B/C, bla OXA-9, truncated catA1, qnrS1, sul1, dfrA5, mph(A), erm(B), aac(6')-Ib, aac(6')-Ib3, sul2, aph(3')-Ia, rmtB, fosA, oqxAB, bla SHV-11/67, arr-3, and catB3.
Emergence of NDM-producing Enterobacterales infections in companion animals from Argentina.
The study reports the first molecular characterization of NDM-producing Enterobacterales causing infections in companion animals from Argentina, identifying bla NDM-1 and bla NDM-5 variants along with ESBLs and AmpC genes.
Assessment of three antibiotic combination regimens against Gram-negative bacteria causing neonatal sepsis in low- and middle-income countries.
The study identifies multiple AMR genes and mutations in Gram-negative bacteria causing neonatal sepsis in LMICs, including ESBLs, carbapenemases, and aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes, highlighting the high prevalence of multidrug resistance and the need for effective antibiotic combinations.
Antimicrobial resistance and population genomics of emerging multidrug-resistant Salmonella 4,[5],12:i:- in Guangdong, China.
The study identified multiple AMR genes and mutations in Salmonella 4,[5],12:i:- isolates from Guangdong, China, including gyrA mutations, PMQR genes, and various beta-lactamase genes, contributing to multidrug resistance.
Multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli causing canine pyometra and urinary tract infections are genetically related but distinct from those causing prostatic abscesses.
The study identifies multiple AMR genes and mutations in multidrug-resistant E. coli strains causing infections in dogs and cats, including bla CTX-M-14, bla CTX-M-15, bla CTX-M-27, bla CTX-M-55, bla CMY-2, bla CMY-148, aac(6')-Ib-cr, qnrS1, qnrB6, aadA2, aadA5, aadA16, ant(3′′)-Ia, aph(3′)-Ia, aph(3′′)-Ib, aph(6)-Id, rmtB, floR, cmlA, catA, sul1, sul2, sul3, dfrA12, dfrA14, dfr17, dfrA27, tet(A), tet(B), tet(M), mph(A), erm(B), lnu(F), and arr-3, as well as the gyrA:p.S83L mutation.
Unveiling the genetic architecture and transmission dynamics of a novel multidrug-resistant plasmid harboring bla(NDM-5) in E. Coli ST167: implications for antibiotic resistance management.
The study identifies a novel multidrug-resistant plasmid pNDM-5-0083 carrying bla NDM-5, bla TEM-1B, aadA2, rmtB, dfrA12, and sul1, which contributes to resistance against multiple antibiotics in E. coli ST167.
Molecular and clinical epidemiology of carbapenem resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterobacterales in Fiji: a multicentre prospective observational study.
The study identified several carbapenem-resistant genes, including bla OXA-23, bla OXA-66, bla NDM-1, bla OXA-50, bla OXA-395, bla NDM-7, and bla NDM-5, in various bacterial species in Fiji.
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.
Unveiling the microevolution of antimicrobial resistance in selected Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from Egyptian healthcare settings: A genomic approach.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance genes and mutations in Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from Egyptian healthcare settings, highlighting extensive drug resistance and the role of mobile genetic elements in the spread of resistance.
Phenotypic and genotypic assessment of fluoroquinolones and aminoglycosides resistances in Pseudomonas aeruginosa collected from Minia hospitals, Egypt during COVID-19 pandemic.
The study identified qnrS, qnrA, qnrD, aac(6')-Ib, rmtB, and mexA as the main genes contributing to fluoroquinolone and aminoglycoside resistance in P. aeruginosa isolates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Detection of cefiderocol and aztreonam/avibactam resistance in epidemic Escherichia coli ST-361 carrying bla(NDM-5) and bla(KPC-3) from foreign fighters evacuated from Ukraine.
The study identifies bla(NDM-5), bla(KPC-3), and bla(CMY-145) as key contributors to carbapenem and cephalosporin resistance in E. coli ST-361 isolates, alongside a PBP3 YRIN insertion that enhances resistance to cefiderocol and aztreonam/avibactam.
Genomic Characterization of 16S rRNA Methyltransferase-Producing Enterobacterales Reveals the Emergence of Klebsiella pneumoniae ST6260 Harboring rmtF, rmtB, bla(NDM-5), bla(OXA-232) and bla(SFO-1) Genes in a Cancer Hospital in Bulgaria.
The study identifies the emergence of Klebsiella pneumoniae ST6260 harboring multiple AMR genes, including rmtF, rmtB, bla(NDM-5), bla(OXA-232), and bla(SFO-1), highlighting the complexity of resistance mechanisms in Enterobacterales.
Genomic Characterization of 16S rRNA Methyltransferase-Producing Enterobacterales Reveals the Emergence of Klebsiella pneumoniae ST6260 Harboring rmtF, rmtB, bla(NDM-5), bla(OXA-232) and bla(SFO-1) Genes in a Cancer Hospital in Bulgaria.
The study identifies the emergence of Klebsiella pneumoniae ST6260 harboring multiple AMR genes, including rmtF, rmtB, bla(NDM-5), bla(OXA-232), and bla(SFO-1), highlighting the complexity of resistance mechanisms in Enterobacterales.
A nosocomial outbreak of colistin and carbapenem-resistant hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae in a large teaching hospital.
Phenotypic and genomic characterization of ST11-K1 CR-hvKP with highly homologous bla(KPC-2)-bearing plasmids in China.
Seven ST11-K1 CR-hvKP isolates were found to carry highly homologous blaKPC-2-bearing plasmids, demonstrating multidrug resistance and hypervirulence. Key resistance genes included blaKPC-2, blaSHV-11, blaSHV-12, blaCTX-M-65, blaTEM-1, rmtB, oqxB, tetA/B, sul4, mcr-8, fosA, and mupB.
First Detection of High-Level Aminoglycoside-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and Enterobacter cloacae Isolates Due to 16S rRNA Methyltransferases with and Without bla(NDM) in Uruguay.
The study identifies the first detection of high-level aminoglycoside-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and Enterobacter cloacae isolates in Uruguay, carrying 16S rRNA methyltransferases (rmtB, rmtC, rmtD) along with carbapenemase genes (bla NDM-5, bla NDM-1).
Two outbreak cases involving ST65-KL2 and ST11-KL64 hypervirulent carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae: similarity and diversity analysis.
The study identifies two outbreak cases of hypervirulent carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (hvCRKP) strains, ST65-KL2 and ST11-KL64, highlighting their distinct resistance mechanisms and virulence profiles.
Distinct molecular epidemiology of resistances to extended-spectrum cephalosporins and carbapenems in Enterobacter hormaechei in cats and dogs versus horses in France.
The study identified distinct molecular epidemiology of resistances to extended-spectrum cephalosporins and carbapenems in Enterobacter hormaechei from cats, dogs, and horses in France, highlighting the role of specific resistance genes such as bla SHV-12, bla CTX-M-15, and bla OXA-48, along with ampC overexpression and rmtB/armA-mediated aminoglycoside resistance.
A single-center retrospective study of the molecular epidemiological characteristics of different Klebsiella pneumoniae infections in northern China.
The study identified multidrug-resistant ST11 and hypervirulent ST23 as prevalent Klebsiella pneumoniae strains in northern China, highlighting the co-harborance of resistance genes such as rmtB, TEM-1, and KPC-2 in ST11 strains.
Import of global high-risk clones is the primary driver of carbapenemase-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Norway.
The study identifies the emergence of carbapenemase-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Norway, primarily linked to international travel and hospitalization, highlighting the importance of genomic surveillance and infection control measures.
Comparative analysis of salivary antimicrobial resistance genes in dental students: A PCR and questionnaire study.
The study identified several antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in the saliva of dental students, including blaCTX-M grp 1, blaCTX-M grp 9, blaCTX-M grp 8, blaOXA-48, blaKPC-1, blaVIM, DHA, ACC, MOX, armA, and rmtB. These genes are associated with resistance to beta-lactams, carbapenems, and aminoglycosides.
Prevalence and genomic insights of carbapenem resistant and ESBL producing Multidrug resistant Escherichia coli in urinary tract infections.
The study identified multiple AMR genes, including NDM-5, CTX-M-15, TEM-1, and others, in carbapenem-resistant and ESBL-producing multidrug-resistant E. coli isolates from urinary tract infections.
Multidrug-resistant ST11-KL64 hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae with multiple bla- genes isolated from children's blood.
Isolation, Identification, and Antimicrobial Susceptibilities of Bacteria from the Conjunctival Sacs of Dogs with Bacterial Conjunctivitis in Different Regions of Wuhan, China.
All Staphylococcus pseudointermedius strains carried the aacA-aphD gene, while the detection rates of the rmtB and rmtE genes in Escherichia coli were 85.71% and 28.57%, respectively.
Capture of mobile genetic elements following intercellular conjugation promotes the production of ST11-KL64 CR-hvKP.
The study characterizes the AMR genes and mutations involved in the conjugation process between hvKP and CRKP strains, highlighting the role of mobile genetic elements in the emergence of ST11-KL64 CR-hvKP strains.
Carbapenem-Resistant, Virulence Plasmid-Harboring Klebsiella pneumoniae, United States.
The study identifies six pVir-CRKP isolates from the United States, highlighting their multidrug resistance and enhanced virulence traits. These isolates exhibit resistance to various antibiotics, including carbapenems, cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones, and aminoglycosides, due to the presence of specific AMR genes and mutations.
Analysis of intrahospital and global dissemination and resistome dynamics of NDM-1-producing ST773 Pseudomonas aeruginosa high-risk clone.
Prevalence and molecular characterisation of multi-drug resistant ST11 hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae in a teaching hospital.
The study identifies several AMR genes in CRKP strains, including bla KPC-2, bla NDM-1, bla VIM, bla SHV-12, bla TEM-1b, aac(6')-Ib-cr, qnrS, qnrB, rmtB, ant(3'')-I, armA, sul1, sul2, iucA, iutA, iroN, ybtS, mrkD, fimH, and p rmpA. These genes confer resistance to carbapenems, quinolones, aminoglycosides, and sulfonamides. Additionally, the study highlights the transferability of these genes through conjugation.
Plasmid diversity in Klebsiella pneumoniae ST307 co-producing KPC plus NDM recovered during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The study characterizes the plasmid diversity in Klebsiella pneumoniae ST307 isolates co-producing KPC and NDM carbapenemases, identifying multiple resistance genes and plasmid types involved in carbapenem resistance.
Effects of Scutellaria baicalensis, Folium Artemisiae argyi, and Galla Chinensis on the protein expression and resistance genes of Exiguobacterium sp. in response to gentamicin.
The study found that Scutellaria baicalensis, Folium Artemisiae argyi, and Galla Chinensis significantly reduced the abundance of gentamicin resistance genes (armA, rmtB, rmtA, rmtC, rmtD) in Exiguobacterium sp.
Biological cost of aminoglycoside resistance Arm/Kam 16S rRNA methyltransferases from natural antibiotic producers and clinical pathogens.
The study characterizes the biological cost of 16S rRNA methyltransferases (ArmA, RmtA, RmtB, RmtC, RmtD, Sgm, KamB, and NpmA) in Escherichia coli, demonstrating their role in conferring high-level aminoglycoside resistance and their impact on bacterial fitness, translational fidelity, and stress response.
Biological cost of aminoglycoside resistance Arm/Kam 16S rRNA methyltransferases from natural antibiotic producers and clinical pathogens.
The study characterizes the biological cost of 16S rRNA methyltransferases (ArmA, RmtA, RmtB, RmtC, RmtD, Sgm, KamB, and NpmA) in Escherichia coli, demonstrating their role in conferring high-level aminoglycoside resistance and their impact on bacterial fitness, translational fidelity, and stress response.
Epidemiological and biological characteristics of IncR plasmids as multihost antibiotic resistance carriers.
The study characterizes various AMR genes carried by IncR plasmids, highlighting their role in the dissemination of resistance to carbapenems, cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones, aminoglycosides, and tetracyclines.
Investigation into the occurrence and molecular characteristics of Salmonella from food animals in Shandong, China.
The study identified several AMR genes in Salmonella isolates from food animals in Shandong, China, including blaTEM, blaCTX-M, qnrS, oqxA, oqxB, aph(3')-II, aac(6')-Ib-cr, rmtB, mcr-1, and mphA, which confer resistance to various antibiotics such as ampicillin, cefotaxime, ciprofloxacin, gentamicin, amikacin, colistin, and azithromycin.
Healthcare-related transmission of mobile genetic elements co-carrying bla (NDM) and 16S rRNA methyltransferase genes in multiple Enterobacterales.
The study characterizes the mobile genetic elements co-carrying bla NDM and 16S-RMTase genes in multiple Enterobacterales, highlighting the role of plasmids in the spread of these resistance genes in healthcare settings.
Antimicrobial Resistance and Genomic Characterization of an Escherichia coli Strain Harboring p0111 and an IncX1-Type Plasmid, Isolated from the Brain of an Ostrich.
The study identifies multiple antimicrobial resistance genes in an Escherichia coli strain isolated from an ostrich, including bla CTX-M-55, rmtB, sul1, APH(6)-Id, tet(A), AAC(3)-IIc, aadA2, bla TEM-1B, and floR, which confer resistance to various antibiotics such as cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, sulfonamides, tetracyclines, and chloramphenicol.
Frequency and antimicrobial resistance pattern of non lactose fermenting gram negative rods in neurosurgical patients outlining aminoglycoside resistance genes.
The study identified the armA, aac(3'-IIa, aacC1, and rmtB genes as the primary aminoglycoside resistance genes in non-lactose fermenting gram-negative rods isolated from neurosurgical patients. These genes conferred resistance to gentamicin and amikacin.
Emerging threat of antimicrobial resistance determinants and plasmid replicon types acquisition by Escherichia coli of poultry and other food-producing animal origin in China: local findings with global implications.
The study identifies multiple antimicrobial resistance genes in Escherichia coli from poultry and other food-producing animals in China, highlighting the prevalence of beta-lactamases, tetracycline resistance genes, aminoglycoside modifying enzymes, quinolone resistance genes, and sulfonamide resistance genes.
Global geographic and genomic epidemiology analysis of carbapenem-resistant Escherichia coli carrying bla(NDM-9).
The study characterizes bla NDM-9 -carrying carbapenem-resistant Escherichia coli (CREC) and identifies various antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) contributing to multidrug resistance. It highlights the role of mobile genetic elements in the dissemination of bla NDM-9 and emphasizes the importance of surveillance for these high-risk clones.
Design, Synthesis, and Evaluation of Novel Inhibitors of Aminoglycoside-Resistance 16S Ribosomal RNA Methyltransferases.
The study reports the design, synthesis, and evaluation of novel inhibitors targeting 16S rRNA methyltransferases NpmA and RmtB, which confer resistance to aminoglycosides. Compounds with a (Z)-dehydroamino amide core showed higher activity against these enzymes compared to (E) isomers.
Molecular resistance mechanisms to newly approved antibiotics (2017-2025) in WHO priority pathogens.
The paper reviews molecular resistance mechanisms to newly approved antibiotics in WHO priority pathogens, identifying various beta-lactamases, efflux pumps, and target site modifications that confer resistance.
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