Emergence of plasmid-mediated mcr genes from Gram-negative bacteria at the human-animal interface

ConclusionsThe detection of a considerable number ofmcr-1 andmcr-2 genes in animals is worrisome, as they are now being detected in clinical pathogens. The acquisition ofmcr genes by colistin-susceptible bacteria could leave us in a post-antibiotic era.
Source: Gut Pathogens - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research