Comprehensive Genome Analysis of Carbapenem-Resistant Strains of Raoultella Species, an Emerging Multidrug-Resistant Bacterium in Hospitals

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 AuthorsXiao YuBeiwen ZhengJing ZhangHao XuTingting XiaoYanzi ZhouShuntian ZhangYunying ZhuYuan Wang, and Yonghong Xiao

 
 

ABSTRACT

We report the characterization of six carbapenem-resistant Raoultella spp. (CRRS) in our hospital and a genomic analysis of 58 publicly available isolates. CRRS isolates are sporadically identified around the world, and different transposons carrying carbapenemases were the resistant mechanisms. Mobile genetic elements play an important role in acquiring antibiotic resistance genes from the hospital. An improved understanding of these transposon and targeted control measures will be very valuable to prevent CRRS dissemination.