Yersiniabactin, Colibactin and Wider Resistome Contribute to Enhanced Virulence and Persistence of KPC-2-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae CG258 in South America
L. T. Cerdeira, F. Esposito, M. M. C. Lam, K. L. Wyres, R. R. Wick, L. M. Judd, M. V. Cunha, T. Knobl, B. F. Araujo, R. M. Ribas, S. Cifuentes, J. Tamariz, M. F. C. Bueno, G. R. Francisco, D. O. Garcia, , N. Lincopan
This study identifies yersiniabactin, colibactin, and an expanded resistome as factors contributing to the enhanced virulence and persistence of KPC-2-producing K. pneumoniae CG258 in South America.
bioRxiv · Oct 5, 2018 · PreprintMicrobiology