Genome sequence of a multidrug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae ST78 with high colistin resistance isolated from a patient

ConclusionThese data provide useful information for comparative genomic analysis regarding the dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes in K. pneumoniae. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a MDR K. pneumoniae with high colistin resistance belonging to ST78 causing infections in human beings.
Source: Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research