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Sequential Isolation in a Patient of Raoultella planticola and Escherichia coli Bearing a Novel ISCR1 Element Carrying blaNDM-1
3 Mar 2014
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BACKGROUND: The gene for New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase 1 (NDM-1) has been reported to be transmitted via plasmids which are easily transferable and capable of wide distribution. We report the isolation of two NDM-1 producing strains and possible in vivo transfer of blaNDM-1 in a patient. METHODS: Clinical samples were collected for bacterial culture and antibiotic susceptibility testing from a patient during a...
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