Characterization of blaNDM-19-producing IncX3 plasmid isolated from carbapenem-resistant Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae

• DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29642
• Publication Date: 2024-04-12T20:15:49Z
• Authors: Jennifer Moussa; Elie Nassour; Tamima Jisr; Mira El Chaar; Sima Tokajian
• Keywords: Carbapenem

The increase in the prevalence of carbapenem-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) is a major threat, with New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase (NDM) enzyme-producing CPEs being one causative agents healthcare settings infections. In this study, we characterized an IncX3 plasmid harboring