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Multilocus sequence typing of IncI1 plasmids carrying extended-spectrum beta-lactamases in Escherichia coli and Salmonella of human and animal origin.
The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy - 1 Jun 2008
García-Fernández Aurora, Chiaretto Giuseppina, Bertini Alessia, Villa Laura, Fortini Daniela, Ricci Antonia, Carattoli Alessandra
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OBJECTIVES: Plasmids belonging to incompatibility group I1 (IncI1) are widespread in Enterobacteriaceae and are characterized by the presence of a cluster of genes encoding the type IV pili, contributing to the virulence of Shiga-toxigenic Escherichia coli. Recently, IncI1 plasmids were identified in E. coli and Salmonella strains of animal origin as responsible for the dissemination of beta-lactamase genes....
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