Prevalence of mobile colistin resistance (mcr) genes in extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli isolated from retail raw foods in Nha Trang, Vietnam

In conclusion, mcr-1 and mcr-3 genes existed individually or concurrently in ESBL-Ec isolates recovered from retail raw food in Nha Trang city, which might further complicate the antimicrobial-resistant situation in Vietnam, and is a possible health risk for human.PMID:33813365 | DOI:10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2021.109164

Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology - April 4, 2021 Category: Food Science Authors: Phong Quoc Le Sharda Prasad Awasthi Noritoshi Hatanaka Atsushi Hinenoya Jayedul Hassan Rabee Alhossiny Ombarak Atsushi Iguchi Nga Thuy Thi Tran Khanh Van Thi Dao Mai Quang Vien Huy Xuan Le Hung Thai Do Yoshimasa Yamamoto Shinji Yamasaki Source Type: research