Abstract
We have determined the DNA sequence of Klebsiella pneumoniae multidrug resistance plasmid pKPI-6, which is a self-transmissible IncN-type plasmid. pKPI-6 harboring blaIMP-6 and blaCTX-M-2 confers a stealth-type carbapenem resistance phenotype on members of the family Enterobacteriaceae that is not detectable with imipenem. pKPI-6 is already epidemic in Japan, favoring the dissemination of IMP-6 and CTX-M-2 in members of the family Enterobacteriaceae.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1356-1359 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 Feb 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology (medical)
- Pharmacology
- Infectious Diseases