Occurrence and Characteristics of Mobile Colistin Resistance (<i>mcr</i>) Gene-Containing Isolates from the Environment: A Review

Occurrence and Characteristics of Mobile Colistin Resistance (<i>mcr</i>) Gene-Containing Isolates from the Environment: A Review

The emergence and spread of mobile colistin (COL) resistance (<i>mcr</i>) genes jeopardize the efficacy of COL, a last resort antibiotic for treating deadly infections. COL has been used in livestock for decades globally. Bacteria have mobilized <i>mcr</i> genes (<i>mcr...

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Main Authors: Madubuike Umunna Anyanwu, Ishmael Festus Jaja, Obichukwu Chisom Nwobi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
plasmid-mediated
<i>mcr</i> gene
environment
antimicrobial resistance
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/3/1028

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