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Transfer of a bla CTX-M-1-carrying plasmid between different Escherichia coli strains within the human gut explored by whole genome sequencing analyses.
Scientific reports - 10 Jan 2018
Knudsen Per Kristian, Gammelsrud Karianne Wiger, Alfsnes Kristian, Steinbakk Martin, Abrahamsen Tore G, Müller Fredrik, Bohlin Jon
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Horizontal transfer of antibiotic resistance determinants contributes to dissemination of antibiotic resistance. Such transfer of resistance genes within the human gut has been documented in some in vivo studies. The present study investigated seven bla CTX-M-1-carrying Escherichia coli isolates from three consecutive faecal samples collected from one cystic fibrosis patient in a nine-months period, by analysing...
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