Yersiniabactin, Colibactin and Wider Resistome Contribute to Enhanced Virulence and Persistence of KPC-2-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae CG258 in South America
Louise T. Cerdeira, Fernanda Esposito, Margaret M. C. Lam, Kelly L. Wyres, Ryan R. Wick, Louise M. Judd, Marcos V. Cunha, Terezinha Knöbl, Bruna F. Araújo, Rosineide M. Ribas, Sebastian Cifuentes, Jesus Tamariz, Maria F. C. Bueno, Gabriela R. Francisco, Doroti O. Garcia, , Nilton 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