Genomic Insight of VIM-harboring IncA Plasmid from a Clinical ST69 <i>Escherichia coli</i> Strain in Italy

<i>Background</i>: VIM (Verona Integron-encoded Metallo-beta-lactamase) is a member of the Metallo-Beta-Lactamases (MBLs), and is able to hydrolyze all beta-lactams antibiotics, except for monobactams, and including carbapenems. Here we characterize a VIM-producing IncA plasmid isolated...

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Main Authors: Vittoria Mattioni Marchetti, Ibrahim Bitar, Aurora Piazza, Alessandra Mercato, Elena Fogato, Jaroslav Hrabak, Roberta Migliavacca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/8/1232