A retrospective study on mcr-1 in clinical Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates in China from 2007 to 2016

Conclusionsmcr-1-carryingE. coli andK. pneumoniae displayed a lower prevalence and abundant phylogenetic diversity in mainland China.mcr-1-positiveE. coli showed significant differences in antimicrobial resistance profiles compared withmcr-1-negativeE. coli strains, suggesting physicians may consider prescribing different antibiotics when faced with infections caused bymcr-1-positive pathogens.
Source: Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research