Molecular characterization of a novel bla CTX-M-3-carrying Tn6741 transposon in Morganella morganii isolated from swine.

Conclusion. This is the first time that bla CTX-M-3 has been identified on a chromosome from a M. morganii isolate. Furthermore, the bla CTX-M-3 gene was located with an IS26 element and bla TEM-1 gene on a novel IS26-flanked composite transposon, Tn6741, suggesting that Tn6741 might act as a reservoir for the bla CTX-M-3 and bla TEM-1 genes and may become an important vehicle for their dissemination among M. morganii.
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Source: Journal of Medical Microbiology - July 20, 2020 Category: Microbiology Authors: Luo X, Zhai Y, He D, Cui X, Yang Y, Yuan L, Liu J, Hu G Tags: J Med Microbiol Source Type: research