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First detection of mobilized colistin resistance mcr-1 gene in Escherichia coli isolated from livestock and sewage in Iran
19 Mar 2021
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Currently, few studies have investigated the mechanisms of resistance to colistin in Iran. The aim of this study was to investigate mcr-harbouring Escherichia coli dissemination in livestock and sewage in Iran. A total of 115 samples from cows (n = 38), chickens (n = 47) and urban sewage samples (n = 30) were collected. The presence of genes including mcr1–6 and ampC β-lactamase (blaMOX, blaCIT, blaDHA, blaACC,...
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