Epidemiology of Plasmid Lineages Mediating the Spread of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases among Clinical Escherichia coli

Abstract

The increasing incidence of nosocomial infections with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli represents a significant threat to public health, given the limited treatment options available for such infections. The rapid ESBL spread is suggested to be driven by localization of the resistance genes on conjugative plasmids.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Oct 26, 2022
Source ID
10.1128/msystems.00519-22

Entities

People

  • Bejan Mahmud
  • Carey-Ann D Burnham
  • Carol E. Muenks
  • Cristina Lanzas
  • David A. Rasmussen
  • Erik R. Dubberke
  • Gautam Dantas
  • Kelly Alvarado
  • Kimberly A. Reske
  • Meghan A. Wallace

Organizations

  • Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
  • North Carolina State University
  • United States Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
  • Washington University School of Medicine
  • Washington University in St. Louis

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Microbial Pathology
  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology
  • Oncology (Cancer Research).