Clonal transmission of bla IMP-4 -carrying ST196 Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates mediated by the IncN plasmid in China.

Zhaojun LiuJun LiHaolan WangFengjun XiaYubing XiaHaichen WangYongmei HuMingxiang Zou

Published in: Journal of global antimicrobial resistance (2024)

-positive ST196 CRKP isolate showed clonal distribution in the respiratory intensive care unit, which was mediated by the IncN plasmid. Consequently, there should be increased monitoring of carbapenem-resistant strains in clinical settings to prevent and control its transmission.

Keyphrases

klebsiella pneumoniae
escherichia coli
intensive care unit
multidrug resistant
crispr cas
mechanical ventilation